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    Posted: 14 Dec 2016 at 9:56pm
Most circuit breakers should never be used as a "switch" as they are not designed for switch service.  Constantly flipping the breaker will cause it to weaken and fail prematurely.  

 If you desire to use it as such it should be, or be replaced with, a circuit breaker labeled "SWD" or "HID" as these are rated to handle switching service.  
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I wish I could run a 30A receptacle where it could reach our 179 when parked at home. Our driveway adjoins a common alley and there are many backyard fences to deal with, so maneuvering it into the driveway would be a major chore. As a result, we always leave it parked at the street curb when it's not in its offsite storage unit. The house is brick veneer, so attempting to run wiring to the front of the house and out would also be a major chore.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Dec 2016 at 2:22pm
Originally posted by TheBum

The house is brick veneer, so attempting to run wiring to the front of the house and out would also be a major chore.

How about across in the attic crawl space to a front corner, down the outside corner in conduit where the vertical will not be noticed, paint the conduit a matching color. Where there's a will there's a way. Approve
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