Can Camco Propane to Electric Water Heater Converter be Connected to Existing 30 Amp Breaker
Published 12/23/2015
Question:
I want to convert my camper water heater from propane to electric and wanted to know if I can safely run part# CAM11673 off of existing 30 amp breaker in camper. I believe that Im only pulling less that 7 to 9 amps with a/c, lights and electric refrigerator running.
asked by: Joel B
Helpful Expert Reply:
Usually air conditioners and refrigerators draw more power than just 9 amps, especially when they initially kick on. The added draw of Camco Propane to Electricity Converter # CAM11673 could cause that circuit to blow/trip in certain situations so the breaker would need to be rated higher than the most amount of amperage the devices are capable of drawing.
If the addition of this converter puts the total over the capacity of the circuit then that circuit would have to be upgraded. If the total current draw is under 30 amps then it would work.
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Camco Propane to Electricity Converter for 6-Gallon RV Water Heaters
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- RV Water Heater
- Converters
- Propane to Electric
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