Main Circuit Breaker Switch
Help Needed!! Do all master circuit breaker switch's throw when all electrical appliances are being used? I have my water heater, refer, TV, A/C, micro-wave, and then small appliances, toaster, coffee...
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retcsgt wrote:Because you don't HAVE to use everything at once - that's why!
My TT has 30 amp service now, just don't understand why they place all these appliances in it if main circuit breaker isn't going to allow them to work at same time. Is there any recourse from my point against the dealership that sold me the unit?
The availability of 220V/50A service at campgrounds used to be rare, 30A was more the norm and 15/20A was also quite common.
A 50A service (2 x 50A @ 120V) will provide 12,000 watts of power
A 30A service (1 x 30A @ 120V) will provide up to 3600 watts of power.
You choose what you want to run up to those limits.
Add the fact that 50A service requires MUCH heavier wiring and a split panel and the costs escalate dramatically.
I don't know many TTs that come with a 50A service, mostly higher end 5th wheels and Motor homes.
Many of us survive quite well with 30A service, it's just a question of managing the demand.
As for recourse against the dealership - give you head a shake! What exactly do you think he misled you about?
Now if you want to convert your rig to 50A, spend $1000+ and I'm sure a qualified electrician would be happy to do it for you!
