T&T: Fw: Why the Wye? (2 30a to 1 50a/240)

[Larry N. Brown]

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>>Larry Says: Most marinas use the 50A/125 plug NOT the 50A125/240<<
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>        Larry, in 5 years of cruising I've rarely had only a 50A/125. In 
> those cases I was able to use either 30 Amps or a 2-30 to 50 Reverse Y.
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> John & Cyndi Esch,  #2302

John,

As in the dockside 30/15 amp adapter thread, a little common sense is in 
order. If a feller thinks through what he intends to do, there is no end of 
adapters he can make quite safely and economically.

To test a specific device on a one-time basis, I recently made a 30 amp, 120 
volt, dockside extension cord based on a Lowe's $8, 30a plug. No, it's not 
water proof but I was working in the sunshine and when I finished, I put the 
plug and wire in my storage bin. Until the next time I need it.

Oh, and as a safety factor, I ALWAYS run all high current circuits through a 
2 micron filter.

Regards.

Larry
M/V Cigano, Prairie 47
Currently lying:
Bay St. Louis, MS