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electrical:shore_power [2019/10/19 14:32]
frater_secessus [Shore power]
electrical:shore_power [2022/06/23 10:43]
frater_secessus [Shore power]
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 ====== Shore power ====== ====== Shore power ======
-Shore power ("grid power", "mains", "wall outlet power") is AC power derived from the electric grid.  The most common places RVers use shore power is when plugged in at someone's house  or at an RV park with full hookups (FHU).+ 
 +Note:  this section is presently US-centric. 
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 +Shore power ("grid power", "mains", "wall outlet power") is AC power derived from the electric grid.  Shore power can run AC loads directly in campers so equipped, but more commonly it powers a [[electrical:converter|converter/charger]] that runs the [[electrical:12v:intro|12v house system]]. 
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 +The most common places RVers use shore power is when plugged in at someone's house  or at an RV park with full hookups (FHU).
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 The most **common types of campsite hookups** are: The most **common types of campsite hookups** are:
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 A 'dweller can safely power a 15A RV from a 30A outlet with [[http://amzn.to/2irQhRV|an adapter]]. A 'dweller can safely power a 15A RV from a 30A outlet with [[http://amzn.to/2irQhRV|an adapter]].
 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://www.rvtravel.com/softstart946/))
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 ===== 30A shore power ===== ===== 30A shore power =====
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electrical/shore_power.txt · Last modified: 2024/02/02 12:20 by frater_secessus