larryandpaula
Vancouver BC
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We'll be staying at an RV Park this summer that has 20 Amp recepticle. First of all, we have a 30 Amp TT and we have one of those adapters to plug our rig into a 15 Amp recepticle. So, I know what a 15 Amp recepticle is - but what the heck is a 20 Amp recepticle? I tried looking it up - and it looks like the same as a 15 Amp recepticle. So, is it the same, with just more power? Can we use the same adaptor? If not, what would we use?
Also, is it safe to run our 13,500 BTU A/C on 20 Amps? I've heard that it isn't a good idea to do this on 15 Amps, as you'd most likely trip the breaker - but I don't know if 20 Amps makes a difference.
Thanks!
Paula
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z_i_m
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what is the fuse ampridge on ac unit?
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MadMav
Colorado Springs, CO
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15 and 20amp recepticles are the same. It's the same standard household one you have. I have ran my AC off of 20amps, but I doubt 15amps would cut it.
Mav
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abskws
Pamplin, Virginia
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Hi,
The recepticle is configured like the ones in your home. The only difference is the amount of amp's that they will safely carry. If you exceed the rated amps the breaker will trip. The 20 amp description means that it is on a 20 amp breaker. And yes, your a/c will probably end up tripping the breaker at times, especially if you try and run the microwave.
Good Luck and Drive Careful!
Allen
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Polishnurse
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There is a difference between a 15 amp / 20 amp receptacle. The 15 Amp has to vertical and a ground . The 20 Amp will have the same but on of the Verticals will have a horizontal like a tee on the Positive side of the receptacle. It will also be on 12 gage wire and have a 20 amp breaker, not a 15 amp breaker. You might get a way with the AC - draws 12 - 15 amps. I would run it. Just keep every thing else to a min. Like microwave. coffee pots ect. Good luck Bill
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Burp
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I used to run my AC off of a 20 amp connection. Then I installed a SurgeGaurd and it shuts down because the voltage was dropping too much. Even if you are using a 20 amp connection make sure your extension cords are heavy duty, otherwise you will have a drop in voltage that may damage your AC.
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JFG
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Your ac will be iffy. Even though you may intend to only run your ac, your converter will be running in the background. How many amps does it pull?
Fred
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Chuck&Gail
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Watch the voltmeter inside your RV. If you don't have one, IMO buy one. As long as VOLTAGE is at least 110 VAC with A/C running, you are ok. If voltage falls below 110 VAC for more than a second, turn A/C off.
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smkettner
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Yup, 110+ no worries. Start up may sag a bit more but running at 110 is fine.
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hotpepperkid
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I plug mine into the outlets in my garage all the time and things work fine.
Wheather its a 15A or 20A I dont know but the outlet looks just like the ones in the house.
hpk
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