Puck Style 20 to 15 A 120 Volt

[Dave_H_M]

I have a separate 15A 120 power cord that i use to run the heater separate from the camper 30 amp service.

On my last trip, On two occasions the park's 120 power cord receptacle was the 20 amp type (the one with the blade that runs off perpendicular to the hot blade. So my 15 amp plug will not fit in there. i been searching for a puck style adapter that will let me adapt my 15 amp plug to the 20 amp receptacle. i probably am not using the right words on my search or something.

I would appreciate it if anyone has a quick link to one and would post it. Thanks in advance.

[Dave_H_M]

I get what you are saying Gordon. I did not get the meter out to check it. This may be a case of a blind squirrel always finding an acorn. :S

It was dark and colder than a well diggers behiney, So i grabbed the 220 to 30 pigtail and plugged the camper in. Then I grabbed the 30 amp to 15 amp puck and plugged the heater into the 30 amp outlet via the puck adapter.

i will take all this knowledge i gleaned next time I head down the road.

this has definitely been an educational post for me.

[GordonThree]

Dave H M wrote:
That 520R is what I came up against two times in a row this winter.

i feel like I been to school here.

Thanks again. :B

But... The 5-20r will accept a 'normal' plug

The 6-20R will not.

[Dave_H_M]

That 520R is what I came up against two times in a row this winter.

i feel like I been to school here.

Thanks again. :B

[enblethen]

It should be a 5-20R, not a 6-20R
NEMA 5-20R

[GordonThree]

Don't see a dedicated 20amp 125v outlet on that chart either, just the t-slot

[enblethen]

Slide down and make sure you are looking at three wire
NEMA Chart
This is a good way to go.
Amazon

[time2roll]

Look for an appliance cord like this:
Note plug has the turned neutral and the connector has the T neutral.

1 foot version on Amazon $15

[GordonThree]

Where is the "20 amp only" 125v receptacle on that chart? I'm only seeing a 20 amp only plug.

[Dave_H_M]

Thanks for the feed back guys.

I am currently using 12-3 stranded wire.

This is not a 110/220 issue, my wording must have been misleading.

wa8yxm, gonna make me one of those dog bones.

time2roll, nice chart, I have encountered the 125V 20A female plug.

[SoundGuy]

Dave H M wrote:
I have a separate 15A 120 power cord that i use to run the heater separate from the camper 30 amp service.

On my last trip, On two occasions the park's 120 power cord receptacle was the 20 amp type (the one with the blade that runs off perpendicular to the hot blade.

Since you obviously have to run an extension from the heater to the power post why not just invest in a heavier gauge 20 amp extension cord and forget about adapting the 15 amp you're currently using.

[wa8yxm]

I have seen outlets that are 20 amp only I know of no own who makes a PUck but a "Dog bone" is easy

Get a standard 15/20 amp Outlet (Extension cord end) and a 20 amp plug

usign 10 or 12 ga wire (12 is codem 10 is heavier duty, I like to go big) you need about 6 to 12 inches is all.

Connect Black wire to the copper serews
White to the Silvery screws
Green to green
and seal the cord to the outlet and plug where it enters (GOOP works well)

Job done.

[AllegroD]

I would not use a puck sty;e adapter. They will overheat and could burn.

[time2roll]

NEMA 5-20R typically has a 'T' slot for the neutral and will fit either plug. If the Hot is turned it is a 6 series for 250 volts. Put your meter on it.

Otherwise look for a short appliance cord rated 20 amps as it should have the turned neutral plug and a 'T' slot receptacle for your extension cord.

[GordonThree]

enblethen wrote:
A standard 20 amp NEMA 5-20R should accept a 15 amp 5-15P without any problem
A 6-20R is an opposite configuration and is 250 volt.
They are the same size.
Where was this found?

X2 sounds like the park used a 250 volt outlet.