Shore power cables

[Jimbo2010]

I have two slightly different plug types

The yellow one doesn't fit the pedestal, the other one does.

any idea what the different types are called

Is there adapters made?

[smac999]

they are not slightly different. they are totally different.

one is 30a 120v. one is 50a 120/240v .....

what does your boat have and what does the dock have.

[Jimbo2010]

has two cables, one charges the batteries and all 12v systems.

The other runs AC and 120v outlets etc

[JBP]

The one on the right is a NEMA standard L5 30A plug for 115. Very standard on boats and RV's.

The one on the left is a California standard CS6365 50A.

[Calif.Ted]

There are adapters available, just figure out which configuration you need.
https://defender.com/en_us/marinco-e...81115212407952

[disputin]

Originally Posted by Jimbo2010

has two cables, one charges the batteries and all 12v systems.

The other runs AC and 120v outlets etc

That's interesting. I also have both on my boat and when I'm plugged into 30A, there is a "parallel" switch on my AC breaker panel that allows the 30A to power both sides of the panel; with limitations. We can run the water heater or the A/C. If we're doing dishes it's fine, but if you want a shower, we turn off the A/C while the water heater is refilling and heating. Once it's done we can turn the A/C back on.

When I'm plugged in with 50A, it's split between both panels and again powers everything and we can shower and run the A/C.

I find it weird that you would need to have both plugged in, one for DC and one for AC? Is this common?

Sean

[Stu Jackson]

go to www.marinco.com or another shorepower cable company and LEARN what each of those plugs is really for. A little knowledge goes a long way. Calder and other good boat electrical books also show this kind of info.