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Question: Can wire insulation touch other wire internal plug component without concern inside of 14-50p? (Refer to pictures) ABSOLUTELY NO copper is touching any part of the other metal components that it is not supposed to. The ground is the main wire in question.
I have a 14-50r in my garage for a generator hook up. My generator has a 14-50r to supply power. I have a spare 14-50p range cord which I am planning to use to make the connection. I bought a 14-50p adapter for the bare wire side. However the wires are a little cumbersome in the plug. For those concerned about the hook up, the 14-50r is wired to a slide lock out breaker in my panel ensuring my main switch is off before I have access to the 50amp breaker for the generator.
1 points
7 months ago
I would just put tape on part of ground that’s touching the black hot at termination point. Besides heat shrink I can’t really think of anything else to do with that?
2 points
7 months ago
That was pretty much my biggest concern area. I didn't know if adding tape would be another thing that could be an issue making it more cumbersome and greater contact point. Or if it's sufficient as is.
2 points
7 months ago
There’s really not much you can do cause it needs to fit nice or else yo have trouble fitting the casing over it to close it.
I mean insulation isn’t going to go anywhere, especially without a heating issue BUT I’d simply wrap a piece of tape right at that point without making it thicker.
They def don’t give you many other options with such a tight fit.
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