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STOP! DO NOT DO THIS!
Why exactly would you want to do this?
Are you aware of the dangers of plugging an appliance which draws 30 Amps into a circuit which is protected by 50 Amp breakers?
If something went wrong with the 30 Amp appliance running on a 50A circuit it could catch fire or kill someone because the 50 Amp breakers did not cut the power.
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By asking this question you are probably not quite ready to take on this particular task.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoyou will have to replace your exsisting converter. also upgrade of pwer cord and wiring to the new converter and sub systems. you might look into bu surge protector /power booster .it may be more cost eff. than the latter.
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∙ 13y agoProbably nothing. And if your RV service panel is protected with a 30 amp main breaker, you are good to go.
But if you do not have 30 amp protection on a 30 amp plug, and you begin to draw above 30 amps, you run the risk of meltdown. If this occurs and you are drawing less than 50 amps, you get a fire.
Not good.
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∙ 14y agoNo, the reason that different plugs have different configurations is to stop this condition for happening.
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Is there a adapter for a nema 14-30 plug and a nema 14-50 receptacle?
No there are no adapters made for these types of installations. The reason there are no adapters is to provide a factor of safety. To plug a 30 amp plug into a 50 amp receptacle could allow 50 amps to be applied to a 30 amp rated cord. The 50 amp receptacle is more than likely being fed by a 40 amp breaker. Just change the plug cord to match the ampacity of the breaker ahead of the 50 amp receptacle. Or change the 50 amp receptacle and 40 amp breaker to a 30 amp breaker and use your existing cord plug.
What type of outlet needed for a elect range 30 amp or 50 amp?
30
Can I plug a 30 amp air conditioner in a 50 amp plug?
Yes. Assuming everything is wired correctly and your 30 amp AC cord is compatible with your 50 amp plug, you can do this. I think you will find, however, that your 50 amp plug has a different pin configuration than your 30 amp cord end. This is not easily resolved because there are serious dangers in going the other direction, plugging a 50 amp appliance into a 30 amp receptacle.
Will 10-2 work for a 50 amp circuit?
No, # 10 wire is only rated at 30 amp maximum.
Can you operate a 30 amp dryer on a 50 amp receptacle?
Yes and no. You can't put a 30A outlet on a 50A breaker as it will be a fire hazard. You can put a 50A outlet on it safely. Then you can plug the 30A load into it, but this is unwise and can be dangerous if you don't put fuses in your pigtail adapter. The best solution: Go ahead and install your 30A outlet but replace the 50A breaker with a 30A breaker. This is the safest and cleanest solution.
Is there a adapter for a nema 14-30 plug and a nema 14-50 receptacle?
No there are no adapters made for these types of installations. The reason there are no adapters is to provide a factor of safety. To plug a 30 amp plug into a 50 amp receptacle could allow 50 amps to be applied to a 30 amp rated cord. The 50 amp receptacle is more than likely being fed by a 40 amp breaker. Just change the plug cord to match the ampacity of the breaker ahead of the 50 amp receptacle. Or change the 50 amp receptacle and 40 amp breaker to a 30 amp breaker and use your existing cord plug.
What type of outlet needed for a elect range 30 amp or 50 amp?
30
Can you change a 50 amp receptacle to a 15 amp receptacle?
Yes as long as you change the 50 amp breaker to a 15 amp breaker. You will be hard pressed to get the 50 amp #6 wire under the terminals of the 15 amp receptacle.
Can I plug a 30 amp air conditioner in a 50 amp plug?
Yes. Assuming everything is wired correctly and your 30 amp AC cord is compatible with your 50 amp plug, you can do this. I think you will find, however, that your 50 amp plug has a different pin configuration than your 30 amp cord end. This is not easily resolved because there are serious dangers in going the other direction, plugging a 50 amp appliance into a 30 amp receptacle.
How many amps do you need at campsite for 31ft motorhome?
running one ac unit 30 amps two uniys 50 ampas if your not going to be using ac or micro wave 20 amp min
Will 10-2 work for a 50 amp circuit?
No, # 10 wire is only rated at 30 amp maximum.
240v nema6-50r outlet wired with 6 gauge wire and 50 amp breaker you need to run a heater with a nema 6-30p can you simply put a 30 amp receptical in place of the 50 amp receptical?
Not legally because the rating of the 30 amp receptacle would have a 50 amp breaker ahead of it. If you reduced the feed breaker to 30 amps and still use the #6 wire, this would be within the electrical code rules.
How do you install a 50 amp service for a camper?
Hi, I have the same question myself. I spoke to a electrician today he suggested I go with a new* 50 amp service in my camper do away with the old 30 Amp service all together off the new 50 amp service run 30 amp side of the breaker to my airconditioner or my stackable 220 washer/dryer combo and put couple other 15-20 amp breakers in my box for my lighting he suggested that way it also allows play for adding or modifying my breaker box as my needs change its always better to have more than not enough he quoted.... hope this helps a little
Does a 50 amp motor home have to have 50 amps?
I greatly hope someone who has had personal experience with this comes to answer your question, but until they do I'm giving you my guesses. I think the problem will be the physical connection. I don't think you can physically connect your 50 amp male connector to the park's 30 amp female. That said, 50 amp service provides 220 volts. It's my understanding the the other 110 leg (that creates the 220) is only used to power a second air conditioner and also your 220 electric range/oven if you have one. If you don't have an 220 kitchen and don't need the second AC you can run your RV off a 30 amp service. To do this I think you will have to have someone who knows what they're doing wire a 50 amp to 30 amp adapter cable. I guess I'm kind of surprised 50 amp RVs don't come with a 30 amp adapter cable and instructions on how it can be used, but I don't own an RV so all this could be wrong.
What is the best cornford amp a roadhouse 30 or a 50?
The best way to answer this is to try both, then by an MK50H!
How many 50 watt lights on a 15 amp circuit?
50 watt equals less than 1/2 amp current flow at 120 volts so you can have 30 light on a 15amp breaker or 40 on a twenty amp breaker.
Can you operate a 30 amp dryer on a 50 amp receptacle?
Yes and no. You can't put a 30A outlet on a 50A breaker as it will be a fire hazard. You can put a 50A outlet on it safely. Then you can plug the 30A load into it, but this is unwise and can be dangerous if you don't put fuses in your pigtail adapter. The best solution: Go ahead and install your 30A outlet but replace the 50A breaker with a 30A breaker. This is the safest and cleanest solution.
