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ov10mech
Explorer
Nov 14, 2017

For the electrical gurus. Getting 50 Amp off two outlets?

I am considering buying a 5th wheel that has two air conditioning units with 50 amp service. The location where it will be placed permanently only has 30 AMP service, so I will not be able to run bo...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Nov 15, 2017
I would tend to want to do my homework before doing any connect. A transformer twin offering a yet ungrounded neutral can cause more than raised eyebrows.

Line to Line: Preferably 120 vac different breakers.

Line to Line 240 volts: Risk of potential open neutral gremlin

Here is a standard Delta connected 3-phase transformer used in larger service drops...



Chances are you are dealing with a single, simple 2H 3X service drop transformer. But "Know Before You Blow" is a quirk of mine.

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