How to install a 30-Amp RV Power Outlet with Branch Breakers
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07-30-19, 02:43 AM
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How to install a 30-Amp RV Power Outlet with Branch Breakers
Excellent forum for doityourselfers. Thanks
I'm swapping out a 30 Amp RV plug for a 30 Amp RV plug with two 20 amp branch breakers / outlets.
The first RV outlet I installed I used 8 gauge wire with a black white, and copper ground. The 30-Amp RV Power Outlet with Branch Breakers schematic shows a "red" wire too. I have no idea what to do now. Does anyone know what the red wire is used for? The cable I installed does not have a red wire. I assume the green wire in the schematic is ground. Thanks in advance. Please see pics. Jim
I'm swapping out a 30 Amp RV plug for a 30 Amp RV plug with two 20 amp branch breakers / outlets.
The first RV outlet I installed I used 8 gauge wire with a black white, and copper ground. The 30-Amp RV Power Outlet with Branch Breakers schematic shows a "red" wire too. I have no idea what to do now. Does anyone know what the red wire is used for? The cable I installed does not have a red wire. I assume the green wire in the schematic is ground. Thanks in advance. Please see pics. Jim
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07-31-19, 06:08 AM
The lugs are not rated for two wires. Use a wirenut and two short jumpers of wire to split the incoming hot wire to both lugs of the panel. A red or blue wirenut can accept 3 #10 wires.
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Thanks to all for the support.
Ben, I will pre-wire the panel before installing and post a pic for comments to ensure I have the "split" correct as you described. Thanks again for the assist. Jim
Ben, I will pre-wire the panel before installing and post a pic for comments to ensure I have the "split" correct as you described. Thanks again for the assist. Jim
