Shore Power Y Adapters - Again

[Hampton]

We're planning a trip to a place with 240V 50A. We need two 30 Amp plugs.

I assume the second adapter at this link is the one I need. What's the difference between the first and the second?

1st - Y Adapter - 50A,125V Male/30A,125V Female

2nd - Y Adapter - 50A,125/250V Male/30A,125V Female

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=9&classNum=311

Thanks

 

[Nehalennia]

Looks like that Second one is rectifying the 250A and splitting it into your 2- 30A 125VAC cords.

http://marinco.com/product/y-adapter-2-30-amp-125-volt-locking-50-amp-125250-volt-locking

 

[Hampton]

So, is the first one only good for 125V 50A shore power, and the second one only good for 250V 50A shore power, or is the 2nd one also good for 125V shore power (250V/125V)?

 

[standers]

Are you looking to purchase a used one? I have the Hubbell Shore Y Adapter 2-30A To 50A 125/250 ...

http://www.starmarinedepot.com/Hubbell+Shore+Y+Adapter+2-30A+To+50A+125|250.html

... that's been used lightly for two seasons. It's worked for me without issue wherever I've traveled.

 

[osd9]

I'm sure that the 50A 125V connection is out there, but in every marina that I've ever stayed in my 20 years of 'cruising transient', I've only ever seen the 50A 125v/250v dockside power.

Bascially, with the 125/250 you are getting different phases of 125V on each of the 30A connectors so that if you needed to run a 250V appliance, you could....provided your main panel were wired accordingly. And, you have the full 60 AMPS available at the boat ....30A on each connector.....

With the 50A 125V you are splitting one of the phases and have a total of 50A available....30A/ 20A (Limited by main breaker on boat)....25A/25A (limited by main breaker at the dock)..... at the boat.

 

[Nehalennia]

So, is the first one only good for 125V 50A shore power, and the second one only good for 250V 50A shore power, or is the 2nd one also good for 125V shore power (250V/125V)?

Well I belive the 125/250 plugs have the ability to pull the two phases Dom mentions from a 250VAC/50A Source or a the one phase from a 125VAC/50A Source. The 125 Unit won't lock into the second phase if I understand the plug correctly.

Look at the model #153AY v 152AY you'll see that the male side plugs are slightly different.
Marinco Splitters

 

[Hampton]

Are you looking to purchase a used one? I have the Hubbell Shore Y Adapter 2-30A To 50A 125/250 ...

http://www.starmarinedepot.com/Hubbell+Shore+Y+Adapter+2-30A+To+50A+125|250.html

... that's been used lightly for two seasons. It's worked for me without issue wherever I've traveled.

See private messages, please.

Thank you everyone. If I read you all correctly, the one to get is the 153 AY for most practical applications. Green Balls for all my friends!