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electrical:shore_power [2022/07/12 13:15] frater_secessus [15A/20A shore power] |
electrical:shore_power [2023/10/30 15:00] frater_secessus [30A shore power] |
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===== 30A shore power ===== | ===== 30A shore power ===== | ||
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- | 30A is the standard setup for small-to-medium RVs.((NEMA TT-30, https:// | + | 30A is the standard setup for small-to-medium RVs.((NEMA TT-30, https:// |
If the 30A circuit on a 30A/50A pedestal is broken or malfunctioning the camper can use [[http:// | If the 30A circuit on a 30A/50A pedestal is broken or malfunctioning the camper can use [[http:// | ||
- | The RV can also run off a 15A/20A outlet with an adapter but would have to be careful | + | The 30A-equipped |
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===== 50A shore power ===== | ===== 50A shore power ===== | ||
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50A to 30A adapters will use one leg of the outlet to feed the RV with 50A. | 50A to 30A adapters will use one leg of the outlet to feed the RV with 50A. | ||
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+ | ===== constant-duty rating ===== | ||
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+ | The constant-duty((continuous load)) rating of each is 0.8 of the normal rating: | ||
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+ | * 50A is rated to 6,000w on each leg (4,800w constant duty) | ||
+ | * 30A is rated to 3,600w (2,880w constant duty) | ||
+ | * 20A is rated to 2,400w (1,920w constant duty) | ||
+ | * 15A is rated to 1,800w (1,440w constant duty) | ||
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- sand the edges to remove sharp edges | - sand the edges to remove sharp edges | ||
- treat edges with paint, primer, rust preventive, etc to prevent rust. The edges will not be visible once the port is installed | - treat edges with paint, primer, rust preventive, etc to prevent rust. The edges will not be visible once the port is installed | ||
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===== power testers ===== | ===== power testers ===== | ||
Before plugging into shore power the RVer may want to test the receptacle for "good ground, open circuits, reversed polarity and safe voltage." | Before plugging into shore power the RVer may want to test the receptacle for "good ground, open circuits, reversed polarity and safe voltage." |