Plugging 20 amp a/c into 50 amp outlet

Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Don't plug a 20-amp cord into a 50-amp outlet!

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Don't plug a 20-amp cord into a 50-amp outlet! By Mike Sokol. May 2, 2021.

Plugging 20 amp a/c into 50 amp outlet | on ElectriciansForums

The main power supply into the mobile home plugs into a 50 amp outlet to the breaker box inside the trailer.

Use of both 50 amp & 20 amp service - iRV2 Forums

Probably, yes. Unless only one plug is to be used, in which case it is possible the 20A is using one leg of the 50A line.

My A/C is on a 20 amp breaker in the trailer, does that mean it's fine ...

As long as you turn off all of the other breakers in the RV and use an actual 20a rated power cord (should have the NEMA 5-20P plug on it).

A/C with 20 amp service question - Airstream Forums

Yes, 20 amp is a normal household outlet. The power converter draws a good amount of power. If your setup does not work try turning off the ...

Can you use A/C unit while plugged into your house? - Page 3

outlet you had installed then yes. If you are asking about adapting down and plugging into a 10 or 20 amp wall outlet then more than likely no.

Can I plug a 20 amp 240 volt air conditioner into a 30 amp outlet?

However, you can just replace the receptacle and circuit breaker and the A/C unit will work just fine. You don't need to replace any wiring. You ...

Wiring one air conditioner to use 20 amp outlet - 2705405

A 30/50 amp pedestal would be fine. Note that the NEC does not provide for simultaneous operation of a 30 & 20 amp receptacle in a pedestal for load ...

Using a Standard 20amp Plug / Adapter - Grand Design RV Forum

I do it all the time. One A/C will pull around 15-16 amps so it is within the 20 amp service. Just don't run anything else that uses much ...

AC on 20 AMP Outlet? - Forest River Forums

Have a look at the breakers in your rig. You will find a 20 amp breaker for the AC. No problem at all running on a 20 amp at home with your 30 ...

Help with 50 amp to 30 amp or 20 amp - Grand Design RV Forum

Hi Chuck, You have this figured out correctly. The adapter from the 50A 240V plug to 30A 120V, and even down to the 20A 120V, sends whatever ...

plugging 50 amp to house - Forest River Forums

x2, don't try to use your AC, but everything else should be fine. If you really want to use your AC, run a new line and plug. You can do 30 amp ...

Differences between 30 AMP and 50 AMP electrical systems

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"The breaker for this service must be a dual (double) 50 amp 250V breaker. A dual 250V breaker means that the breaker must be of the type that ...

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If you use an extension cord, use a 12ga cord and the shortest run that will get the job done if you can't directly plug into the outlet with ...

Older mobile home wiring for A/C - Mike Holt's Forum

Is it ok to plug in the one end to a 50 amp outlet and the other end hardwired into a 20 amp breaker? He is an electrician so I assume he's ...

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... plug a 20 AMP 240 VOLT HELLO are you still there? img. logo ... When you measured the 165 volts was unit plugged in and on or was that at outlet ...

Can I plug my 20a 220v compressor into the 50a 220v outlet?

Just make sure you get the two hots and the ground on the proper pins, other than that, 220/240 is 220/240, be it 20 amps or 50 amps, you just ...

I am looking for some advice on RV 50 Amp service versus 30 amp.

... c units off a single 50amp plug. Now they make dual 30amp plugs that will also tie into additional 20amp outlet with an adapter. (Or mooch ...