Can 30 Amp Circuit Protection be Used on 50 Amp Circuit of RV
Question:
HAVE TWO QUESTIONS WE A 30 AMPSURGE PROTECTOR WERE A NEW TRAILER THAT IS 50 DO I NEED TO BUY A 50 AMP SURG PROTECTOR OR CAN JUST USE THE ONE I ALREADY HAVE ALSO HAVE 30 AMP EXTENT CORD FOR MY RV CAN JUSY ADAPTERS TO CONVERT THE 30 AMP INTO A 50 CORD THANK YOU
asked by: Jeffrey H
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you use a 30 amp surge protector on a 50 amp circuit you'd be limiting the circuit to 30 amps and there isn't a way to increase the amperage. You'd want something like the part # CAM55313.
For a 50 amp extension cable that is 50 feet long the part # A10-5050E would work great. For 25 feet part # A10-5025EH, or for 10 feet # A10-5010EH.
Products Referenced in This Question
Mighty Cord RV Extension Cord w/ Pull Handle - 50 Amp - 10'
- RV Power Cord
- Power Cord Extension
- 50 Amp to 50 Amp
- 10 Feet Long
- RV Cord to Power Hookup
- 50 Amp Male Plug
- 50 Amp Female Plug
- Mighty Cord
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Mighty Cord RV Extension Cord w/ Pull Handle - 50 Amp - 25'
- RV Power Cord
- Power Cord Extension
- 50 Amp to 50 Amp
- 25 Feet Long
- RV Cord to Power Hookup
- 50 Amp Male Plug
- 50 Amp Female Plug
- Mighty Cord
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Mighty Cord RV Extension Cord - 50 Amp - 50'
- RV Power Cord
- Power Cord Extension
- 50 Amp to 50 Amp
- 50 Feet Long
- RV Cord to Power Hookup
- 50 Amp Male Plug
- 50 Amp Female Plug
- Mighty Cord
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 50 Amp
- RV Plug Adapters
- Adapter Cord
- 50 Amp to 50 Amp
- 27-1/2 Inch Long
- RV Receptacle to Extension Cord
- 50 Amp Male Plug
- 50 Amp Female Plug
- Camco
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