T&T: 30 to 15 amp connector

[Peter Bennett]

Saturday, September 12, 2009, 8:09:50 AM, JHWardJr wrote:

Jac> To all - I started this thread.  I was surprised by the veracity of the
Jac> reactions.  The request was for any experience with the RV adapter  Harbor
Jac> Freight is selling for $5.  The cost is a fraction of the  marine adapters and
Jac> even cheaper than buying parts and assembling a homemade one  (even if labor
Jac> is free).

<snippage>

Jac> You guys would really freak if I told you I have an adapter that lets me
Jac> connect my 30 amp power cord to a 15 amp dockside wall socket...

I've got one of those too - it is needed in some marinas in BC that
only have household-style outlets.  Since the outlet is protected by a
15 amp breaker, it should be safe, but you have to watch your power
consumption on-board.

Jac>  
Jac> I'm baiting you - I know it's (supposedly) protected at the outlet  
Jac> breaker!  Jeez - take a deep breath and let go of the keyboard!
Jac>  
Jac> I think some of us get a little carried away with our admonitions.   Scar
Jac> tissue does that.  I have some, too.  But it undermines the  good stuff we
Jac> say.
Jac>
Jac> PS - for those of you that agree with me - my additional research found the
Jac>  real deal (Twistlock  adapters):
Jac>  
Jac>  
Jac> ITEM  95277-3VGA 
Jac> _http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95277_
Jac> (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95277)
Jac> ITEM 95279-4VGA
Jac> _http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95279_
Jac> (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95279)

95277 is the right sex for what you say you want, but only has a 15
amp twist-lock connector. 95279 also has only 15 amp connectors.

Twist-lock connectors are available in 15, 20, 30 and (I think) 50 amp
ratings. The different ratings are not interchangeable (although a
determined person can get a 20 amp plug into a 30 amp receptacle).

You need an adaptor with a 5-15R (15 amp household receptacle) and L5-30P (30
amp twistlock plug).




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