30 to 20 amp adapter

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Tom&Joan

True John, I have not either. I do have a 20 A commercial plug in my box of plugs, mostly used, but when I want a plug to replace one or make a new extension cord the first thing that surfaces is that 20A plug with the one conductor at a right angle! Need to put that plug aside, as I'll probably never have a need for it.

well, if you were replacing the power cord on an appliance over 1800 watts up to about 2500 watts, you'd use that NEMA 5-20 rather than a NEMA 5-15 so it can't be plugged into a 15A outlet. I've seen 5-20 plugs on small MIG welders, for instance.

[Tom&Joan]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

well, if you were replacing the power cord on an appliance over 1800 watts up to about 2500 watts, you'd use that NEMA 5-20 rather than a NEMA 5-15 so it can't be plugged into a 15A outlet. I've seen 5-20 plugs on small MIG welders, for instance.

Well. this is embarassing! John reminded me of the NEMA 5-20 I have on my old planer. I have a matching outlet of course. Oh boy. I am in the hospital as I type this. so this is my excuse for my brain deficits.

[Centex]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

well, if you were replacing the power cord on an appliance over 1800 watts up to about 2500 watts, you'd use that NEMA 5-20 rather than a NEMA 5-15 so it can't be plugged into a 15A outlet. I've seen 5-20 plugs on small MIG welders, for instance.

Another example, I've got a roll-around air compressor that came with the NEMA 5-20 plug for good reason.

[Mszabokc]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQKSNTQ...dDbGljaz10cnVl

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Mszabokc

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQKSNTQ

wrong direction adapter....
https://www.amazon.com/Camper-Adapte.../dp/B06XV77WJ6
or
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Power-65.../dp/B07KLBWRYL


this one would be neat too if you have the detachable 30A twistlock cord...,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQTHYG9

[Tom&Joan]

^^^ What John says. I did buy an adapter on line (with 12 ga wire) which I am using. Thanks to all.

[ritacasita]

Of course after you have the 30/20 adapter, most folks don't carry a 12ga extension cord on the road.

[Tom&Joan]

Originally Posted by ritacasita

Of course after you have the 30/20 adapter, most folks don't carry a 12ga extension cord on the road.

^^ I do.
Tom

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by ritacasita

Of course after you have the 30/20 adapter, most folks don't carry a 12ga extension cord on the road.

I have a 30A RV to RV extension cord.... if I'm going to run the AC off a 15A circuit at home, I want to use as short a 15A cord as practical, and of course minimize other uses of electricity

[Hollybee]

get this https://www.walmart.com/ip/MaxxHaul-...oval/508059573

or get one like we have..just a 2" plug w 30 amp female side (for yer cord) and 20 amp male side to go into yer garage wall/...works for us..we even run the AC sometimes while working on the 21 at home. Git that at WW also back in 2018