Adding 3rd 30 amp service

[rob71]

I am in the process of enclosing the aft deck so it can be air conditioned.
It will only be used while at the dock.
The current AC inlet powers 2 self contained (16K ,9K) units.
Pedestal setup is 50 splitter into 2 30amp and it has an unused 30 amp socket.
Can I just run a separate 30amp cord from it to the boat to power the additional AC ?
Rob

[oscarvan]

Don't see why not.

[SeaEric]

This is why I changed over to 50a to power everything. Your solution should work as long as whatever dock you happen upon has 3 - 30a power sources available. Or you can choose not to power the 3rd cord.

[Boatsb]

The 30 is often one of the sides of of the 240 volt 50

Why not upgrade the boat to 50 and have enough power with a standard cord setup

[doc g]

and you have to rely on the (usually) crappier quality of the 30 amp plug ends, much better to bring 50 a 240v onboard and split it inside. I saw too many 30 amp plugs cause fires when we lived aboard........Pat

[Glory]

and you have to rely on the (usually) crappier quality of the 30 amp plug ends, much better to bring 50 a 240v onboard and split it inside. I saw too many 30 amp plugs cause fires when we lived aboard........Pat

Ditto, on the ends!