Generator Inlet Cord Holder

[tom baker]

Installed a generator inlet about 4 ft from ground - used existing hole, plus its easier to plug in. I took a few pieces of wood and made a cord holder to take strain off inlet. Two vertical pieces are just wider than the 10-4 cord and the horizontal piece swings down to hold the cord.
I made my own label install of the tiny one that came with the inlet

 

[James L]

I like it. Looks a lot nicer than a two hole strap, and no tools required to take the cord off the house

Have you ever used a Nema 3r inlet?
I have not, but they look kind of slick

MIDWEST U030N 30A 120/240V PWR INLT | Gordon Electric Supply, Inc.

MIDWEST U030N 30A 120/240V POWER INLET

www.gordonelectricsupply.com

 

[tom baker]

That is a better design than the Reliance. I was lucky to get the Reliance as there was a shortage of inlets, cords everywhere.

 

[Seven-Delta-FortyOne]

I like it. Looks a lot nicer than a two hole strap, and no tools required to take the cord off the house

Have you ever used a Nema 3r inlet?
I have not, but they look kind of slick

MIDWEST U030N 30A 120/240V PWR INLT | Gordon Electric Supply, Inc.

MIDWEST U030N 30A 120/240V POWER INLET

www.gordonelectricsupply.com

Those are the ones I install.

They make a 30 and 50 amp.

Unfortunately, they are a special order around here, about 2 weeks out.

 

[zbang]

My usual is a 5/16" lag-eye maybe a foot about the connection and 4' of decent cord knotted to the cable . I do that a lot for CS connector boxes.

 

[LarryFine]

I have Installed attached cords and hung a garden-hose hanger next to the WP junction box.

 

[Little Bill]

I ordered a cord with cord caps on each end (male & female) and it came with a holder similar to a garden hose hanger.

 

[Srv52761]

I ordered a cord with cord caps on each end (male & female) and it came with a holder similar to a garden hose hanger.

If one knows the generator could you eliminate the inlet, wire a 20' soow cord with the appropriate relief fitting, plug, and plug cap, coming from the bottom of a weatherproof box or a protected weatherproof box. Seems like a lot more weatherproof assembly.

 

[brian.scussel]

I’ve only installed generators for temp power and just use tie lines and a couple clove hitches. Passes inspection every time.


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[LarryFine]

If one knows the generator could you eliminate the inlet, wire a 20' soow cord with the appropriate relief fitting, plug, and plug cap, coming from the bottom of a weatherproof box or a protected weatherproof box. Seems like a lot more weatherproof assembly.

Exactly what I have done.

 

[goldstar]

Installed a generator inlet about 4 ft from ground - used existing hole, plus its easier to plug in. I took a few pieces of wood and made a cord holder to take strain off inlet. Two vertical pieces are just wider than the 10-4 cord and the horizontal piece swings down to hold the cord.
I made my own label install of the tiny one that came with the inlet

I think you should apply for a patent

 

[goldstar]

That is a better design than the Reliance. I was lucky to get the Reliance as there was a shortage of inlets, cords everywhere.

A lot of the supply houses and big box stores have shortages on these items. You have to shop on Amazon or the Internet to find some of these supplies.