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Stephen Starling

Tue, Jun 29, 2010 1:25 PM

Listees,

I have a Y adapter to make a 50 amp connection at the dock and go to the 2
30 amp inputs on the boat.

Is the converse true? That is can I connect 2 30 amp connections at the
dock side to a 50 amp connection on the boat. I ask because I am
considering having a 50 amp connection put on the boat and wired parallel to
the 2 30 amp connections in case my ship comes in and I can afford a 50 amp
cable. This would give me a lot of flexibility but would not consider doing
this without input form someone much more familiar with AC than me.

Thanks

Stephen Starling
KK42

Listees, I have a Y adapter to make a 50 amp connection at the dock and go to the 2 30 amp inputs on the boat. Is the converse true? That is can I connect 2 30 amp connections at the dock side to a 50 amp connection on the boat. I ask because I am considering having a 50 amp connection put on the boat and wired parallel to the 2 30 amp connections in case my ship comes in and I can afford a 50 amp cable. This would give me a lot of flexibility but would not consider doing this without input form someone much more familiar with AC than me. Thanks Stephen Starling KK42

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Keith

Tue, Jun 29, 2010 1:39 PM

Yes, with a catch. You need a "reverse Y" connector. They are expensive, but
have diodes inside that prevent the flow of electricity to an unplugged male
connector so people won't get shocked. You have to plug both into the 30 amp
sockets to enable flow to the female 50 amp socket. BTW, I have one of these
that I'll make you a good deal on. Don't use it any longer.

Keith

The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are
evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.

            Albert Einstein

I have a Y adapter to make a 50 amp connection at the dock and go to the 2
30 amp inputs on the boat.

Is the converse true? That is can I connect 2 30 amp connections at the
dock side to a 50 amp connection on the boat. I ask because I am
considering having a 50 amp connection put on the boat and wired parallel to
the 2 30 amp connections in case my ship comes in and I can afford a 50 amp
cable. This would give me a lot of flexibility but would not consider doing
this without input form someone much more familiar with AC than me.

Thanks

Stephen Starling
KK42

Yes, with a catch. You need a "reverse Y" connector. They are expensive, but have diodes inside that prevent the flow of electricity to an unplugged male connector so people won't get shocked. You have to plug both into the 30 amp sockets to enable flow to the female 50 amp socket. BTW, I have one of these that I'll make you a good deal on. Don't use it any longer. Keith The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. Albert Einstein _____ I have a Y adapter to make a 50 amp connection at the dock and go to the 2 30 amp inputs on the boat. Is the converse true? That is can I connect 2 30 amp connections at the dock side to a 50 amp connection on the boat. I ask because I am considering having a 50 amp connection put on the boat and wired parallel to the 2 30 amp connections in case my ship comes in and I can afford a 50 amp cable. This would give me a lot of flexibility but would not consider doing this without input form someone much more familiar with AC than me. Thanks Stephen Starling KK42

JE

John Esch

Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:35 PM

considering having a 50 amp connection put on the boat and wired parallel
to<<
the 2 30 amp connections<<

I had this done 4 years ago in Chattanooga and have never looked back. It
is amazing the difference the 50 vs. 2-30's make when running multiple air
conditioners, cooking etc. We we're constantly blowing ac breakers in the
heart of summer on the Tennessee River with its high water temps. We also
can use a 30 amp cords without a Reverse Y if we don't need the extra
electricity.

in case my ship comes in and I can afford a 50 amp cable.<<

I also had a 65 Ft 50 Amp cable made up. This allows me to connect at any
dock depending on which side the pedestal is on. I never end up 5 feet
short again.

John & Cyndi Esch
Carrollton, TX 75006

Fet-Esch,a 48' Chung Hwa Seamaster
Currently "Backward Looping" and lying Anchorage Marina, Baltimore Inner
Harbor
www.Fet-Esch.com

>>considering having a 50 amp connection put on the boat and wired parallel >>to<< >>the 2 30 amp connections<< I had this done 4 years ago in Chattanooga and have never looked back. It is amazing the difference the 50 vs. 2-30's make when running multiple air conditioners, cooking etc. We we're constantly blowing ac breakers in the heart of summer on the Tennessee River with its high water temps. We also can use a 30 amp cords without a Reverse Y if we don't need the extra electricity. >>in case my ship comes in and I can afford a 50 amp cable.<< I also had a 65 Ft 50 Amp cable made up. This allows me to connect at any dock depending on which side the pedestal is on. I never end up 5 feet short again. John & Cyndi Esch Carrollton, TX 75006 Fet-Esch,a 48' Chung Hwa Seamaster Currently "Backward Looping" and lying Anchorage Marina, Baltimore Inner Harbor www.Fet-Esch.com

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