T&T: 30A/50A Y Adapters

[Paul Turner]

In effect, via the splitter, both 30A lines are now plugged into a  
single 50A circuit meaning either 30A line may draw up to its  
capacity (30A), but TOGETHER they may not draw more than 50A.

Paul Turner  Annapolis, MD
NT37-35 "Manitou III"


On Jul 8, 2006, at 8:29 AM, Keith wrote:

> ....which gives you 60 amps total, right?
>
>
> Keith
> _____
> I love to give homemade gifts, ... umm, which one of the kids would  
> you
> like?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Bennett" <peterbb4@interchange.ubc.ca>
>
>>
>> I haven't used one of those adapators (my boat barely justifies a  
>> 15 amp
>> 120V service...), but you will be limited to 30 amps on each leg,  
>> rather
>> than the 50 amps you could use with a proper 50A 240V service.
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