Power Transfer Switch Burning Up
Hi there New to this forum. This was where I was directed by a couple friends to get help with technical issues. I just brought my fifth wheel back home from storage and started in on a rotten f...
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Hi wnjj,
I've had 30 amp plugs burn on a 15 amp shore power supply. The connections were NOT loose and were tinned. The Cameco female 30 amp seem to be prone to this. The culprit appears to be voltage drop. I do treat my plugs with anti corrosion spray. The best thing to do is to keep below 80% of the shore power supply capacity.
I've had 30 amp plugs burn on a 15 amp shore power supply. The connections were NOT loose and were tinned. The Cameco female 30 amp seem to be prone to this. The culprit appears to be voltage drop. I do treat my plugs with anti corrosion spray. The best thing to do is to keep below 80% of the shore power supply capacity.
wnjj wrote:dougrainer wrote:
The wire burnt from being slightly loose. The REASON it did that is because you are overloading the Circuit by running too many hi amperage items with the extension cords and adapters. Doug
So you’re saying a load that doesn’t trip a 15A breaker in the house will overload a 50A transfer switch? I agree with loose connection as well as you when you say remove the transfer switch if it isn’t used. Also agree that running a saw through that many cords and adapters is asking for trouble.
