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Old 06-26-2018, 04:07 AM   #52
Phil P
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Originally Posted by whutfles View Post
Ok, my dealer preaches there is no 240V in RV's. Only 120V.

There are no receptacles or appliances connected to both hot legs as in a 240 V application.



Hi

The misconception is the 120V receptacles are connected at the neutral and this cannot be avoided.

When the load on 2 receptacles on opposite legs is balanced there is no load thru the neutral and you are in fact using a 240v circuit.

See the drawing of a standard transformer used in the US.

Phil P
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