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Originally Posted by JRTJH
As for the wattage on a 50 Amp trailer. I think you'll find that it's 2 legs of 30 amps each at 120 VAC, not 2 lines of 50 amps...
Nope, newer rigs run on 240V/50 Amps just like a mini stick house system. Two 120V legs of 50 Amps each. That is provided you're plugged into a real 50 Amp Service. Some CGs advertise 50 Amp Service, but it's just a Single Phase, 120V/50Amp
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and the trailer wirinng is sized for two 120v 50A legs, 12KW total. Granted few trailers use 240V, but they could, it's available from the plug. If the outlet is a NEMA 14-50F plug my understanding isthat by NEC code supplying two 120V 50A legs, 180 degrees out of phase, ground and neutral, just like the 240V to a dryer or stove. You'll end up with two 120V hot-neutral legs and a 240V hot-hot if you want it.