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electrical:shore_power [2019/03/12 17:01] frater_secessus [ports] |
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====== Shore power ====== | ====== Shore power ====== | ||
- | Shore power is AC power derived from the electric grid. The most common places RVers use shore power is when plugged in at someone' | + | Shore power ("grid power", |
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+ | The most common places RVers use shore power is when plugged in at someone' | ||
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The most **common types of campsite hookups** are: | The most **common types of campsite hookups** are: | ||
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15A Extension cords should be 12-14ga for 50' cords and 10-12ga for 100' cords. | 15A Extension cords should be 12-14ga for 50' cords and 10-12ga for 100' cords. | ||
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+ | Mike Sokol of RV electrical fame, says: | ||
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+ | > if there’s a 20-amp circuit breaker and 12-gauge wire feeding a 15-amp outlet, it’s actually rated for 20-amps of current. There’s an exception in the code as well as UL allowing this, so don’t worry. If you’re on a 20-amp breaker with 12-gauge wiring, then you have a 20-amp circuit, even if it’s using a NEMA 5-15 outlet.((https:// | ||
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===== 30A shore power ===== | ===== 30A shore power ===== | ||
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A //shore power port// is designed to let you plug power cables into the side of your van or RV. As discussed above, RVs typically use 30A/50A service -- they use [[https:// | A //shore power port// is designed to let you plug power cables into the side of your van or RV. As discussed above, RVs typically use 30A/50A service -- they use [[https:// | ||
- | Vans typically use [[https:// | + | Vans typically use [[https:// |
+ | - use a [[https:// | ||
+ | - 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 | ||
===== 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." |