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Keith Broughton

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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2018, 05:05:16 PM »

Hey, with two extension cords plugged in to the adapter, you can power your house and the RV from one generator outlet!  8)

It has and will be done...
I suspect you are right :o
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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2018, 11:06:30 PM »

NEC 210.21(B)(3) States that a 20 amp circuit can have either 15 or 20 amp receptacles connected to it-30 amp circuits can have 30 amp receptacles-I suspect that any inspector would flag this.

Also, 210.21(B)(2) restricts the maximum connected load to a 20 amp receptacle to 16 amps.  I suppose since this actually connected to 2 receptacles, you could technically draw a full 20 amps from a 20 amp circuit.
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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2018, 11:22:32 PM »

NEC 210.21(B)(3) States that a 20 amp circuit can have either 15 or 20 amp receptacles connected to it-30 amp circuits can have 30 amp receptacles-I suspect that any inspector would flag this.

Also, 210.21(B)(2) restricts the maximum connected load to a 20 amp receptacle to 16 amps.  I suppose since this actually connected to 2 receptacles, you could technically draw a full 20 amps from a 20 amp circuit.

I don’t think code restricts 30a outlets to only 30a circuits.
You could protect a 50a outlet with a 15a breaker if you wanted.



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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2018, 07:43:59 AM »

I'm not familiar with RV wiring and something just occurred to me.
 Is this designed to get 220 from a "split" receptacle or just spread the load of 120 over 2 outlets?
If the latter, there would be some interesting results if plugged into a "split" receptacle!!!
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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2018, 08:00:02 AM »

Other stand point is that 30 amp draw on 15 or 20 amp breaker would trip the breaker open.  RV with 30 amp draw is for powering hot water heater or Air conditioner.  if not using both than the lights and kitchen utilities will work OK if your not running the Fridge and the crockpot together. 
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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2018, 12:19:15 PM »

I'm not familiar with RV wiring and something just occurred to me.
 Is this designed to get 220 from a "split" receptacle or just spread the load of 120 over 2 outlets?
If the latter, there would be some interesting results if plugged into a "split" receptacle!!!

No, it is 120 volt to 120 volt. This adapter just allows you to connect the standard 30AMP/120 volt RV cord to a standard duplex receptacle. Both are 120 volt
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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2018, 01:10:36 PM »

No, it is 120 volt to 120 volt. This adapter just allows you to connect the standard 30AMP/120 volt RV cord to a standard duplex receptacle. Both are 120 volt
OK...so it parallels the hots to one side of the 30 amp and the neutrals to the other side.
BIG fun if connected to a split cct receptacle!  :o
Back to the OP question...no it does nor meet code.
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« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2018, 02:27:42 PM »

OK...so it parallels the hots to one side of the 30 amp and the neutrals to the other side.
BIG fun if connected to a split cct receptacle!  :o
Back to the OP question...no it does nor meet code.

Which Article? NFPA70/NEC USA.  I'm sure Hydro Ontario has something to say about it... ;)

I can think of a couple instances where this device would be a problem; they are uncommon but still accepted practice and have been covered here already.

Here's my question for the forum - is this device still available?  My thinking is that if there has been an issue "in the wild" that there would have been a lawsuit and the product likely withdrawn from the market... really, how much profit potential is there for this device, at least in the USA, versus the liability?  I can see the attorney fees much greater than the profits...

But "Is it safe?" (Marathon Man reference).
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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2018, 02:37:04 PM »

I don’t think code restricts 30a outlets to only 30a circuits.
You could protect a 50a outlet with a 15a breaker if you wanted.



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210.21(B)(3) Says
Where connected to a branch circuit supplying 2 or more receptacles, receptacle ratings shall conform to the values listed in Table 210.21(B)(3) or where rated higher than 50 amperes  the receptacle rating shall not be less than the branch circuit rating"

The table lists:

15 amp circuits....not over 15 amp receptacle rating
20 amp circuits... 15 or 20 amp receptacle rating
30 amp circuits....30 amp receptacle rating
40 amp circuits....40 or 50 amp receptacle rating
50 amp circuit.... 50 amp receptacle rating

I would read "conforming" to mean these are acceptable combinations?
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Re: Code? Or not???
« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2018, 03:11:03 PM »

210.21(B)(3) Says
Where connected to a branch circuit supplying 2 or more receptacles, receptacle ratings shall conform to the values listed in Table 210.21(B)(3) or where rated higher than 50 amperes  the receptacle rating shall not be less than the branch circuit rating"

The table lists:

15 amp circuits....not over 15 amp receptacle rating
20 amp circuits... 15 or 20 amp receptacle rating
30 amp circuits....30 amp receptacle rating
40 amp circuits....40 or 50 amp receptacle rating
50 amp circuit.... 50 amp receptacle rating

I would read "conforming" to mean these are acceptable combinations?

Yes, and that other combinations of OCPD, wiring and receptacle ratings when supplying 2 or more receptacles are not permitted.  Most AHJs will  likely consider a duplex Edison outlet to be *2* receptacles, but YMMV.
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Re: Code? Or not???
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