Hi, I need to plug into my friends boat dock power receptacle when I'm there next week. He describes it as 50A, 2 Phase 250V. Here is a picture he took. Anyone know if I can use this and what adaptor I would need?
Marine cables are pricey. You'll have to make an adapter to plug into that, not sure if there any already made to convert that 125/250v 50a Nema SS2-50 to Nema L14-50 in order to use your UMC. Looks like you'll need this plug if you were to make your own adapter. The description says 125v, but the part no matches the Marinco 250v plug 6365CRN. http://www.amazon.com/Marinco-6365CRN-Marine-Electrical-125-Volt/dp/B000NI1IBE
Yep, stuff for boats and airplanes is expensive. Here is another, but it is a hundred bucks. http://www.levitonproducts.com/catalog/model_6365-CR.htm
Thanks guys. I found one, but not likely to make it here in time. But to help future Boaters or Friends of Boaters... Marine Shore Power Pigtail Adapter Cord
Here is an extension cord if you are not able to park close enough which is typically the case with shore power. http://www.conntek.com/products.asp?id=706
Instead of buying a dedicated extension cord for marine shore power, it would be more cost effective to use the adapter shown above and a 14-50 extension cord. You probably already have a 14-50 extension cord (or should).