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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-03-2019, 10:08 PM
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Posted By mtlakejim
As always we can count on DQDick to step up and...

As always we can count on DQDick to step up and tells us how to do it right!




Point is though that you can run three AC units with no problem on a site that has 50amp service and two at a...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-30-2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,188
Posted By mtlakejim
I didn't quite phrase the second question...

I didn't quite phrase the second question correctly.

Can we run two AC units at a 30amp site (IE: no 50amp) if one is plugged into the 20amp 110?
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-30-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,188
Posted By mtlakejim
Bill, For the sake of discussion I will assume...

Bill,
For the sake of discussion I will assume that you are correct until we hear from an electrician.


But can we safely say that you CAN run three A/C units on one pedestal if you have 50amp...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-30-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,188
Posted By mtlakejim
[QUOTE=BB_TX;1149349]A 120/240 vac 50 amp split...

[QUOTE=BB_TX;1149349]A 120/240 vac 50 amp split phase system protected by a 50 amp breaker allows up to 50 amps on each hot leg, which means up to 100 amps total from that one connection since each...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-30-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,188
Posted By mtlakejim
We are off subject from original post but I think...

We are off subject from original post but I think it is important information that we need to understand and as such the conversation should not be deleted or moved.


Fairly obvious that the RV...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-30-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,188
Posted By mtlakejim
That would suggest that they are wiring to cover...

That would suggest that they are wiring to cover all three breakers at full load at each site IE: 50 + 30 + 20amp = 100.

Again I think it is a question to be answered by an expert.

For some...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-29-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,188
Posted By mtlakejim
I disagree. All it says is that the rating for...

I disagree. All it says is that the rating for each pole is based off the highest amp breaker as it relates to the power requirements for the entire park. I am fairly sure that the 30 and 20 are not...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-29-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,188
Posted By mtlakejim
Ok I found this on the web. Looks like code only...

Ok I found this on the web. Looks like code only requires a MINIMUM of enough wire to handle the full load of the 50amp service at one time. Basically what I take from that is you can potentially...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-29-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By mtlakejim
It is my understanding that they are wired...

It is my understanding that they are wired parallel at least at our park. I am fairly sure that most other parks at least have enough wire to carry a full 50amp load plus the 20amp. You would think...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-29-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,188
Posted By mtlakejim
We live full time in the New Mexico Desert in...

We live full time in the New Mexico Desert in direct sunlight as in no shade!! One of the best test locations for A/C performance! DQDick is our neighbor during the winter. We currently use a large...
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