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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' | + | |
+ | Note: this section is presently US-centric. | ||
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+ | 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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**20A** power receptacles are similar but the " | **20A** power receptacles are similar but the " | ||
- | Boondockers and vandwellers will likely set up their shore power to run on the 15A. | + | Because of the backward-compatible 20A socket |
The 20A outlet is rated for 2400W.((http:// | The 20A outlet is rated for 2400W.((http:// | ||
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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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