NEMA 14-50 male plug recommendations

[SceneryDriver]

A client wants to use their 8kW generator to power a critical loads panel if the power goes down. That part's easy. He's not happy, however with the "plugability" of the male NEMA 14-50 plug that connects to the generator. The last guy built him a cable with a "standard" range-type plug and it's hard to grasp to unplug. He's older, and has arthritis.

Thoughts on a plug like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Plutreas-Replacement-Handle-Electrical-Adapter/dp/B0CH9XF2YS

I'm slightly wary of buying electrical parts from Aamzon, but this appears to carry an ETL listing.

Also looking for recommendations for a plug with better strain relief (it such a critter exists).



Thanks,

SceneryDriver

 

[Todd0x1]

this Marinco one is pretty decent

50A Male Replacement Plug

The 50 amp male replacement plug is constructed of tough, glass-filled Nylon for best weather resistance and features a wide grip handle that allows the user to safely and easily remove the plug from an outlet.

www.park-power.com

 

[Elect117]

I don't think the amazon one is listed. A lot of products have been putting the Intertek ETL listed sticker and a random number. I couldn't find anything on their site for the product.

 

[SceneryDriver]

this Marinco one is pretty decent

50A Male Replacement Plug

The 50 amp male replacement plug is constructed of tough, glass-filled Nylon for best weather resistance and features a wide grip handle that allows the user to safely and easily remove the plug from an outlet.

www.park-power.com

I like it. Now... how to buy one. Their website is useless for locating someone who will sell one.

EDIT:
Never mind - I found a dealer:

RV Replacement Male Plug | Park Power 50MPRV

RV Replacement Male Plug 50a 125/250vac

inverterservicecenter.com

SceneryDriver

 

[VirutalElectrician]

What 8KW generator has a 14-50 receptacle? All of the generators I've ever seen under 10K have an L14-30.

Why not just buy a ready made cable of appropriate length and chop the female end off? I've never been impressed with the qualify of any replacement 14-50 plugs.

 

[Todd0x1]

What 8KW generator has a 14-50 receptacle? All of the generators I've ever seen under 10K have an L14-30.

Why not just buy a ready made cable of appropriate length and chop the female end off? I've never been impressed with the qualify of any replacement 14-50 plugs.

if you look at how the molded premade cables are made, a quality assembly plug is way better.

 

[Jraef]

I would go with a twist-lock connector, the blades are easier to remove after unlocking, because they lock, so they don't have to rely on the blade pressure to do that too.

That RV plug is nice though, it's available from RVEParts.com, for less than on Amazonk...

 

[BarryO]

Thoughts on a plug like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Plutreas-Replacement-Handle-Electrical-Adapter/dp/B0CH9XF2YS

I like that the rated voltage is "2.5E+2 Volts"

 

[Jraef]

I like that the rated voltage is "2.5E+2 Volts"

Yeah,

“Let’s pick the most complicated way to show 250V”…

 

[OldBroadcastTech]

Yeah,

“Let’s pick the most complicated way to show 250V”…

(2^8)-6 ????

 

[SceneryDriver]

What 8KW generator has a 14-50 receptacle? All of the generators I've ever seen under 10K have an L14-30.

Why not just buy a ready made cable of appropriate length and chop the female end off? I've never been impressed with the qualify of any replacement 14-50 plugs.

Firman HO7533. It's a dual-fuel (gas or propane). It claims 9400W start/surge, and 7500W run on gas. Slightly lower on propane.

Dual Fuel Portable Generator 9400W Electric Start 120/240V with CO Alert

The FIRMAN H07553 Hybrid portable dual fuel generator running off Gasoline or Propane could be the perfect solution. Offering up to 9400 Starting watts and 7500 Running watts, this 459cc powerhouse provides great power with an easy-to-use, fast, and straightforward push button. Coupled with a...

firmanpowerequipment.com

I took a photo this afternoon to make sure, and it is indeed a 14-50 receptacle. Clearly not using it to full ampacity (9400W = 39A) but still more than 30A.

It also has a L15-30 twistlock, L5-30 twistlock, as well as a GFCI duplex receptacle. Electric start too. Nice little unit.



SceneryDriver

 

[Todd0x1]

I like that the rated voltage is "2.5E+2 Volts"

Firman HO7533. It's a dual-fuel (gas or propane). It claims 9400W start/surge, and 7500W run on gas. Slightly lower on propane.

Dual Fuel Portable Generator 9400W Electric Start 120/240V with CO Alert

The FIRMAN H07553 Hybrid portable dual fuel generator running off Gasoline or Propane could be the perfect solution. Offering up to 9400 Starting watts and 7500 Running watts, this 459cc powerhouse provides great power with an easy-to-use, fast, and straightforward push button. Coupled with a...

firmanpowerequipment.com

I took a photo this afternoon to make sure, and it is indeed a 14-50 receptacle. Clearly not using it to full ampacity (9400W = 39A) but still more than 30A.

It also has a L15-30 twistlock, L5-30 twistlock, as well as a GFCI duplex receptacle. Electric start too. Nice little unit.



SceneryDriver

L14-30 not L15 right?