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  1. Generator inlet plug-30A or 50A? | Hearth.com Forums Home

    Oct 3, 2007 · I was looking at various generator inlet boxes and noticed that there are boxes rated at 30 Amps and 50 Amps. The 50 Amp boxes seem to be about twice as expensive as the 30 Amp boxes …

  2. Wire gauge for generator hookup | Hearth.com Forums Home

    Oct 21, 2014 · 4) The power inlet plug L14-30 you chose is obviously rated for 30 amps. That matches the generator inlet breaker, matches your 10 gauge wire, and matches the commercially available …

  3. 50 amp generator to a 30 amp transfer switch - Hearth.com Forums

    Jul 15, 2014 · I have a 17,500 portable generator and have installed a 50 amp transfer switch, which has a 30 amp inlet. The cord to connect the generator to the transfer switch has a 50 amp male on one …

  4. Generator breaker vs. regular breaker-is there a difference?

    Oct 3, 2007 · The box is a SquareD and it appears that there is an interlock panel that will work with the box so that I can lock out the main breaker when the 50 amp breaker is closed, and vice versa. The …

  5. Wiring a Generator | Hearth.com Forums Home

    Jul 23, 2016 · The problem is the illegal and unsafe use of 30 amp components (the plug and section of 10/3 )on a circuit protected by a 50 amp breaker. One way to make it less illegal is to use a 30 amp …

  6. Generator wire size | Hearth.com Forums Home

    Nov 21, 2010 · 10-3 romex is rated for 30 amps. 8-3 romex is rated for 40 amps. 5500 watts / 240 volts = 23 amps. You can get by with 10-3 wire. If the length of wire is going to be over 75 feet, use 8-3 …

  7. Electrical cord pass through | Hearth.com Forums Home

    Dec 2, 2017 · Looking for suggestions or a kit to create a pass through for a door for my generator cord. I purchased a generator this year for my travel trailer and in hind sight i purchased one with a 30 amp …

  8. NEMA L14-30, Purpose of neutral in circuit (4 vs 3 prong)

    Dec 13, 2011 · What is the purpose of the neutral circuit in a newer 240 volt electrical system? I just bought a generator (Generac GP6500) and it has a 4 prong receptacle for the 240 volt connection. I …

  9. Electrical question about 3-wire and 4-wire receptacles

    Dec 19, 2005 · This generator plug is a male plug that matches the typical 30 amp twistlock plug on a portable generator. I bought it at home depot. Now 30 amps of 220 is more than 6000 watts but I use …

  10. Generator wattage/outlet clarification - Hearth.com Forums

    Jun 3, 2007 · I'd like to buy a new one, but to clarify: I have a 30 amp Reliance inlet box, 30 amp breaker in my panel (with an interlock), and 10 awg wire. Am I correct in thinking I can run up to 7500 watts …