10/3 SO cord termination no

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nizak

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I need to connect 10/3 SO cord into a termination strip on a sauna controller.

The strip has set screw type compression terminations.

I noticed that the factory provided cable that comes with the unit heater that attaches to the load side of the strip has ends attached to the stranded wire allowing for a flat solid surface for set screw to seat against.

There are no specifications for the type of end required on the field wiring ( SO) cord I will be providing.

Would it be satisfactory to tightly twist the stranded conductor and place it under the set set screw type compression.

I cannot see what the make up is of the screw end ( pointed, flat, etc.) or what the inside of the termination cavity is. It’s a plastic body type strip and unable to be removed for any type of inspection.

The load is 24A @240v

Thanks
 
OR.........twist and 'tin' with solder.........BUT............be aware that the solder is softer than the wire and may.....MAY.....'flow' out from under the set screw and may need to be re-tightened at intervals

if you don't have the 'bootlace ferrule' mentioned above, a regular butt splice crimp, with the wire passed all the way through, then crimped and trimmed, MIGHT work
 
curt swartz said:
Is the unit listed for cord connection? I doubt it. If it is the manufacture should offer a listed cord assembly.
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Here is the extent of the instructions for supplying power.

Connect the building power supply 2-#10 AWG and Ground to the lower supply block.
Note* Building supply wire not furnished.
 
curt swartz said:
Is the unit listed for cord connection? I doubt it. If it is the manufacture should offer a listed cord assembly.
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You peaked my curiosity when you mentioned the listing for cord connection.

I spoke with Co. tech support and they verified that it can either be cord connected or hardwired.

Both are acceptable means as long as the proper gauge wire and circuit breaker are used.

Up until recently a cord assembly was available from the Mfgr . There was little demand for purchasing it with the unit so they quit offering it.
 
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