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11-18-2011, 12:10 PM
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30 amp, which leg?
I know our Newells are all somewhat different but I figured this should be the same in all.
If you're plugged into 30amp service with an adaptor which leg is powered, L1 or L2?
I'm just wondering if and when I only have 30amp available what will work.
Thank.
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11-18-2011, 06:32 PM
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On mine, both legs get power & share the 30 amps
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11-18-2011, 07:17 PM
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Same here, Gordon.
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11-18-2011, 07:31 PM
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On our '82 it uses the 30 Amps to power both legs. You should also carry a spare replacement plug if you can. I have found that when using 30 amps one of the legs does get hot and discolored. Once it actually began to melt the plug and that is why I carry a spare. The problem was their receptacle and when replaced all was well but I did have to polish that blade on my plug.
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11-18-2011, 09:00 PM
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That sounds promising. I have no problem running only 1 a/c or heater at a time to limit the amps. Knowing that everything has the ability to run is nice.
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11-19-2011, 12:09 AM
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Forest, CAMCO makes an adapter that allows you to plug into the normal 30amp receptacle, and also utilize the often present 15-20amp receptacle to increase the amps up to 50, which allows you to run much more. I have one, and have used it, and it works well!
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