Adding RV outlet to exterior of house
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Adding RV outlet to exterior of house
Hi all,
I'm looking for some guidance (and sanity check) on the right way to go about this. For reference, my city in Kansas uses the 2011 NEC (& future editions) without modifications.
I'm wanting to add an RV (120v 30A) outlet on the corner of my house. Our power comes in from the meter, runs through a 100A breaker outside which powers the 2 legs in that box. There's a 30A breaker for an AC in there as well. I've got about 4 empty spaces. Then there's some very thick wire going from the lugs into the house to the panel that has everything else on it.
I think I'm ok just adding a 30A breaker in the outside box, running 10/2 in PVC conduit to where I want the plug. Here's is where I get a little confused. Do I have to have a "temp" box like this: [ATTACH=CONFIG]70080[/ATTACH]
Or can I get away with something like so on a weatherproof box, surface mounted to the side of the house? (trying to avoid cutting a hole in the siding)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]70084[/ATTACH]
An extension on that question, I'd optionally like to run a 20A outlet there for easier access with an extension cord for my unpowered garage. Would I need to run a separate set of wire (12/2) from a 20A breaker for that? Can I run it in the same conduit? Thanks for any insights!!
I'm looking for some guidance (and sanity check) on the right way to go about this. For reference, my city in Kansas uses the 2011 NEC (& future editions) without modifications.
I'm wanting to add an RV (120v 30A) outlet on the corner of my house. Our power comes in from the meter, runs through a 100A breaker outside which powers the 2 legs in that box. There's a 30A breaker for an AC in there as well. I've got about 4 empty spaces. Then there's some very thick wire going from the lugs into the house to the panel that has everything else on it.
I think I'm ok just adding a 30A breaker in the outside box, running 10/2 in PVC conduit to where I want the plug. Here's is where I get a little confused. Do I have to have a "temp" box like this: [ATTACH=CONFIG]70080[/ATTACH]
Or can I get away with something like so on a weatherproof box, surface mounted to the side of the house? (trying to avoid cutting a hole in the siding)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]70084[/ATTACH]
An extension on that question, I'd optionally like to run a 20A outlet there for easier access with an extension cord for my unpowered garage. Would I need to run a separate set of wire (12/2) from a 20A breaker for that? Can I run it in the same conduit? Thanks for any insights!!
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The first one includes a weather proof box intended for surface mounting. The second would not fit an RV receptacle. Wires for the 20 amp receptacle may be in the same conduit but must be on separate breakers. The #10 ground for the 30 amp receptacle can be shared with the 20 amp receptacle.
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The first box you pictured is also a surface mount box. Neither would require anything more than mounting screws to penetrate the siding. Put a little shot of silicone caulk in the screw holes and it's no big deal. The first type of box is preferred because it maintains its full 3R weather rating when the RV cord is plugged in. A bubble cover would be tough or impossible to close with an RV plug in it.
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I think I'm ok just adding a 30A breaker in the outside box, running 10/2 in PVC conduit to where I want the plug. Here's is where I get a little confused.
I'd optionally like to run a 20A outlet there for easier access with an extension cord for my unpowered garage. Would I need to run a separate set of wire (12/2) from a 20A breaker for that?
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Virtually nothing you'll ever use in a residential setting has a 20A plug on it, so 20A receptacles are a waste of money.
Solid wire is a little harder to pull, but easier to make connections.
Solid wire is a little harder to pull, but easier to make connections.
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Why not a 20A?
Virtually nothing you'll ever use in a residential setting has a 20A plug on it, so 20A receptacles are a waste of money.
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Put it all together tonight and it went well. Things I've learned:
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Thanks everyone for the advice!!
- When pushing wire through PVC, go from the direction that fits into the flaired piece - you don't get caught up that way
- Also when running wire, run the thinner stuff first, it binds up more trying to run it after the thicker gauges
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Thanks everyone for the advice!!