Back2PA
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Considering contingency plans in the event I am unable or prefer not to go to my workamping job in a couple weeks at a private campground. Currently parked on in-laws' farm plugged in to 15A receptacle, which is working fine for basic battery charging etc. However circuit probably can't take microwave use, and AC usage this summer would be out of the question.
I believe I can get access to a welder receptacle in a farm shop, probably wired many years ago. I'm anticipating said receptacle has L1, L2 and common which I'm guessing is bonded to ground. I'm clear on the issues with two legs of 120V and 30 vs 50 amp RV plugs, and am tentatively planning on wiring a 50A RV receptacle. What I'm wondering about is the common/ground issue.
If I do find that the receptacle has no ground, and just L1, L2 & common, which of these setups is preferable?:
Option one:
Welder outlet --> 50A RV receptacle
L1 --> L1
L2 --> L2
Common --> Common
Common --> Ground
Or Option two:
Welder outlet --> 50A RV receptacle
L1 --> L1
L2 --> L2
Common --> Common
Ground rod --> Ground
I believe it's too far to the sub-panel to place the RV receptacle near there, but will check that and space to add a couple circuits
I believe I can get access to a welder receptacle in a farm shop, probably wired many years ago. I'm anticipating said receptacle has L1, L2 and common which I'm guessing is bonded to ground. I'm clear on the issues with two legs of 120V and 30 vs 50 amp RV plugs, and am tentatively planning on wiring a 50A RV receptacle. What I'm wondering about is the common/ground issue.
If I do find that the receptacle has no ground, and just L1, L2 & common, which of these setups is preferable?:
Option one:
Welder outlet --> 50A RV receptacle
L1 --> L1
L2 --> L2
Common --> Common
Common --> Ground
Or Option two:
Welder outlet --> 50A RV receptacle
L1 --> L1
L2 --> L2
Common --> Common
Ground rod --> Ground
I believe it's too far to the sub-panel to place the RV receptacle near there, but will check that and space to add a couple circuits