My device is 30amp 220v and I tried using it on the 30amp side of the pedestal and it would power on but non-functional so no bueno. What do I need to plug it into the 50amp side and take advantage of the 2 hots legs so my device will work? I'm confused with adapters because I read that a 50amp to 30amp adapter doesn't have the 2 hots so the 30amp is still only 110v. Is there such a thing?
220v help!
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Isaac-1
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Maybe if you would explain a bit more what you are trying to do we might be able to help
steveblonde
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Red neck ingenuity strikes again - your rv is not 220 its 110 50amp running 220 will burn you to the ground.
Alaskansnowbirds
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First you need answer a couple of questions.
1. Is your RV a 30 amp or 50 amp RV?
2. Are you trying to plug in your RV and then the kettle into the RV?
3. Or just plug the kettle into the pedestal?
Can you post a picture of the plug on the kettle cord?
If you have a 30 amp RV you can't plug it into the 50 amp or you'll burn everything out. You can build a SPECIAL 50 amp plug to 30 amp 220 receptacle pigtail to just plug the kettle into. The main problem with that is if you ever used that pigtail and plugged in your RV you will burn everything up. It would be dangerous just to have that pigtail around a RV. Too big of a chance of plugging in the RV.
You could also just change the plug on the end of the kettle cord to a 50 amp RV plug.
1. Is your RV a 30 amp or 50 amp RV?
2. Are you trying to plug in your RV and then the kettle into the RV?
3. Or just plug the kettle into the pedestal?
Can you post a picture of the plug on the kettle cord?
If you have a 30 amp RV you can't plug it into the 50 amp or you'll burn everything out. You can build a SPECIAL 50 amp plug to 30 amp 220 receptacle pigtail to just plug the kettle into. The main problem with that is if you ever used that pigtail and plugged in your RV you will burn everything up. It would be dangerous just to have that pigtail around a RV. Too big of a chance of plugging in the RV.
You could also just change the plug on the end of the kettle cord to a 50 amp RV plug.
SeilerBird
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Just buy a few six packs and forget the kettle.
John From Detroit
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You will need to "Home Brew" an adapter.. Or put a 50 amp plug on the kettle.
What I'd do is get a 2nd power cord for the Kettle and put a 50 amp plug on it.
NOTE building a 50-30 220 volt adapter is DANGEROUS for an RVer for if you use the wrong adapter.
You end up in tribble
The other option would be to re-do the kettle but I'm not sure that's possible.
So my recommendation is an entierly 2nd power cord and replace the plug .
What I'd do is get a 2nd power cord for the Kettle and put a 50 amp plug on it.
NOTE building a 50-30 220 volt adapter is DANGEROUS for an RVer for if you use the wrong adapter.
You end up in tribble
The other option would be to re-do the kettle but I'm not sure that's possible.
So my recommendation is an entierly 2nd power cord and replace the plug .
Bobtop46
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Show us a picture of the plug on the Kettle
Here's the plug on the kettle 
(NEMA 6-30 plug)
To clarify:
(NEMA 6-30 plug)To clarify:
- The kettle is 20amp 220v and the plug on it pictured is a NEMA 6-30 plug.
- I am not piggy backing, bridging, etc with my RV. I am simply wanting to use the 50amp receptacle on the pedestal. The kettle is not or will not be attached to the RV in any way. The only association it will have with the RV is when I keg the beer and it gets placed inside the kegerator that's in the RV and I can pour myself, family and friends a beer off one of the taps.
- Any adapter, cord I make for the kettle is labeled and stays with the kettle equipment so it doesn't get accidently used in the RV.
- I really don't want to cut the plug off my kettle. I would really prefer adapting it.
- I don't want to "redneck" anything.
- I don't just go get some six packs and call it a day because in this particular case, I'm entering my beer into a beer brewing competition.
Krazeehorse33
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Unless I'm missing something it seems to me you just need a 50 amp RV plug and a NEMA 6-30 receptacle. Put it in a box. I think 12 ga wire is adequate for 20 amp but 10 might be a better choice.
What do I do with the 4th wire?
Gary RV_Wizard
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As Krazeehorse33 says, all you need to make your own adapter is a NEMA 6-30R (Receptacle) and a NEMA 14-50P (Plug) plus a short length of 10/2 wire. Connect the two hot terminals of the 14-50P to the two hot terminals on the 6-30R and connect the two grounds. The neutral on the 14-50P is not used.
If you can't find a 6-30R packaged as a self-contained receptacle (like for an extension cord), mount one in an outlet box. All the self-contained 6-30's I found online are over $100, but you can put a receptacle in a box for half that.
Do not use the 4th wire (the neutral).
If you can't find a 6-30R packaged as a self-contained receptacle (like for an extension cord), mount one in an outlet box. All the self-contained 6-30's I found online are over $100, but you can put a receptacle in a box for half that.
Do not use the 4th wire (the neutral).
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Krazeehorse33
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Send a growler 
Gary RV_Wizard
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Yeap, that adapter should work fine and the price is good.
Kirk
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For the $28 it would cost you, do it right and get the adapter from Amazon or some other supply house. And you don't have to be an amateur electrician.
Mark_K5LXP
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What beer/category are you going for?
Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
