The best Outdoor Generator Cords, Sets & Plugs: Reddit reviews

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It's for charging batteries

https://www.amazon.com/Honda-32660-894-BCX12H-Generator-Charging-Cables/dp/B0044U4D2I

It's a NEMA 10-50 plug. As long as it's wired to a 250 and not a 125V breaker you're good. Unfortunately, Tesla doesn't make an adapter for that, so you can either get a converter from Amazon or hire an electrician to replace it with a 14-50 or 6-50. (And obviously have it checked to be safe.)

https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-EV1050T-Adapter-compatible-Vehicles/dp/B00STD9SJY

(It may be cheaper to get a 6-50 plug and have your electrician change it out while he's at it.)

Ok, I thought it might be. So I should be good with this 10-50 -> 14-50 adapter. Conntek EV1050T NEMA 10-50P to NEMA 14-50R (Tesla Style) Adapter Cord compatible with Tesla Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00STD9SJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QYR3FJH19756HTE3QFD6

You can use it! We RV with our Tesla. The coach uses the 14-50 and I have this adapter to plug our 14-50 UMC plug into. I don’t get 14-50 charge rate but it works fine.

>generator transfer switch adapter pigtail

I didn't know they made these.
Sure, that pigtail/adapter plugged into your generator -- then the L14-30 extension cord -- then the Pro Tran

And you just know that you can't wire up anything 220v - you should be good to go

You got it. Two hots and ground.

They also make plug adapters, commonly used for RVs and such, if that makes anything easier.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00STD9SJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_J9CDQ0DRNYJERCQDR5WE

I have some 7801 Horizontal's and they are fine for what I need. They tell you what the amps are on an LED and on a web interface (snmp as well) they can email you if needed. If you are looking for per port, the ones i have do not do this, and I think you would have to throw down some good money for that. I do have them plugged into these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004SQGI to keep from needing a special plug.

I have a vertical (can't remember the exact model number, but fairly sure it is a 78xx as well), but it isn't plugged in at the moment. It has essentially the same interface and features, just differnt physical configuration.

I looked through my photos from last year, the outlet is actually a 10-50. So going with this higher priced one. Thanks for your feedback thus far.

"bridge the phases in the generator inlet"
Something like this? I only have a 3 prong 120v 30A outlet on the generator. https://smile.amazon.com/Generator-adapter-L14-30-female-voltage/dp/B07GMVJV7X/ref=b2b\_gw\_d\_simh\_sccl\_9/133-1424448-0674320?pd\_rd\_w=Csdiq&content-id=amzn1.sym.24d74000-a233-4751-a2d1-d95340c9b35d&pf\_rd\_p=24d74000-a233-4751-a2d1-d9...

That is a 10-50R. You need something like: https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-EV1050T-Adapter-compatible-Vehicles/dp/B00STD9SJY

Thanks for the replies.

What goes into the car will still be the official mobile connector, I just own the official 14-30 adapter for it. It would be 14-50 outlet -> the adapter linked below -> 14-30 official mobile connector adapter -> mobile connector -> car. It should work I would think. I'm assuming the mobile connector would protect the car if anything went wrong.

I was thinking of something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Charger-Adapter-Connector-Connecter/dp/B07LGKHXTV/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=14-50+to+14-30+adapter&qid=1655475159&sprefix=14-50+to+14-30%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-6

Here ya go: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XNSXWM4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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Definitely recommended.

NEMA TT-30P to 14-50R 120V 30 Amp 3 Prong RV Male Plug to 4 Prong Generator Female Outlet Receptacle EV Charger Compatible Tesla Gen 2 Power Cord Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XNSXWM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F6T546GRQB7EM41DCJAN

I haven't tested out my TT-30P to 14-50R adaptor yet (camping spots have been 50-amp only so far) and there is no neutral connection in the adaptor. Otherwise the cord looks just like a normal TT-30P to 14-50R an RV would use.

So theoretically, if used only for EV charging, you could cheap out and use 6-2 Romex instead of 6-3, but I didn't want to take any chances on issues in the future like hooking up an actual RV and having things go very, very bad. I'm no electrician but I did read about the adaptors here.

Here's one that can, leave you ready for both situations with just needing the nema 14-50 mobile adapter: https://www.amazon.com/ONETAK-Charger-Compatible-Connector-Connecter/dp/B07XNSXWM4/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B07XNSXWM4&psc=1

I just ordered this one from Amazon after seeing positive reviews posted here and elsewhere. Similar setup with the 14-50 connection to the mobile charger but wondering if the wire in between puts less strain on the outlet and works better if it has a cover hanging down on it as many campsites do. Will see how it works as the weather warms up and we get back to camping.

Its a TT-30p which is very common in the US. I used this adapter: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XNSXWM4 in addition to the nema 14-50 adapter from Tesla: https://shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters

https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Charger-Adapter-Connector-Connecter/dp/B07LGKHXTV/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=nema+14-30+to+14-50+adapter&qid=1642195727&sr=8-7

If Volvo doesn't sell anything that connects to a 14-50, then you need to buy something that does.

You can use this but obviously it won't charge any faster than a normal receptacle.

The V60 PHEV only has a 10KWh battery though. That's maybe 6 hours on a standard 20A home receptacle. Why not just use that?

I love the twin cities too ;)

i've found the old farm yards have mainly 10-50r's in them.

i carry something like this; plus a more modern 6-50 to 14-50 cable which i can change to 6-30 if needed. https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-EV1050T-Adapter-compatible-Vehicles/dp/B00STD9SJY

so basically my kit is 6-50, 6-30, 14-50, 10-50r and the old standby 120 15a.

This appears to be an L14-30R

NEMA L14-30P to L6-30R Power Cord Plug Adapter - 30A, 10 AWG, 125/250V - Iron Box Part # IBX-78445 (1 ft) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XWB2U8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DS163EM040HQJNV6S8D0

This is what i did. Same setup. Use this to get a Nema 14-50 R. : Conntek EV1050T NEMA 10-50P to... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00STD9SJY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

And an extension (if your car is far from the outlet) :

Camco 30' PowerGrip Heavy-Duty... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ECIP0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Works perfect.

I dont have anything that supports it now but eventually id like to.

I could do a l14-30 and this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MGJ2F4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_H0P2NX6SKG7T66CMKVRP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Cheaper then the other.

Parkworld item is out of stock. There’s a similarly priced alternative here

https://www.amazon.com/ONETAK-Charger-Compatible-Connector-Connecter/dp/B07XNSXWM4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ONETAK+NEMA+TT-30P+to+14-50R+120V+30+Amp+3+Prong+RV+Male+Plug+to+4+Prong+Generator+Female+Receptacle+EV+Charger+Compatible+Tesla+Ge...

Can also use something like this

Conntek YL1430520S 30 4 Prong to 15/20 Amp Generator Y-Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MGJ2F4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GM18WN4KQXJRN53F4T2A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The ones I love the most were to ceramic tint the windshield and install the Spigen tempered glass. No more glaring in any conditions (whether looking at the road or the screen).

I do carry another mobile charger and accessories adapter in my vehicle. I have the 14-50 nema adapter and this (comes in handy at RV park and such) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XNSXWM4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Follow up question.... Recognizing that space heaters pull a lot of power, what are your thoughts on a small air conditioner and a mini fridge in comparison?

My Carson Powered Block says the following: 120 VAC, 15 AMP, 60 hz.

Also, the A/c is wired directly into the Power block, but the fridge is plugged into an outlet that is connected to the power block.

If i got one of these adaptors, i could plug either the fridge or power block into the 30 amp plug, distributing the power across two circuits. Make sense?

Camco PowerGrip Durable Electrical Adapter - Easy Grip for Simple and Safe Use, 30 AMP Male 15 AMP Female (55233), Yellow|Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00192QB3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TNGAJ84QEK6YQ2GFMZ6B

Thanks again for your help.

I would strongly recommend you plan for 240v, the wire size you would need for a 120/240v 3 pole 4 wire set up is an 8 awg vs a #4 if you are planning on 120v only. Now the next consideration is your house will in all likelihood not draw 30 amps, even at 120v, so would you really need to size it based off of full load, especially if you were planning on a permanent install down the road in which you can purchase a generator set up for 120/240? Probably not. I would personally size it at 8 awg, black white red and green, put a Nema L14-30 inlet on the end of it, make a generator connection cord that takes an L5-30 (assuming that’s what your current generator has) and goes to an L14-30 to provide power to both legs of the system at 120v only. You can buy a cord to do just that too. Something like so

I have the Tesla 14-50 adapter for my mobile charging cable. I'm wondering if I can use an adapter like this to connect to a NEMA 10-50 outlet? Tesla doesn't seem to sell a NEMA 10-50 adapter. Should I expect to receive the full 30 mph charging rate that I get from the 14-50?

Best bet, look at the UPS for a part number, and that should tell you what you're dealing with exactly. If this turns out to be a 120V connector, then all you need is a $10 adapter (commonly sold as generator adapters on Amazon, e.g. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004SQGI/ - but this one is only if you have an L5-20P - see below).

I can't distinguish from a quick glance, but for anyone else running into this type of connector, it's typically referred to as a "twist-lock", as after plugging it in, you twist it slightly so the notches in the plug engage and it locks in place.

To decode the example above, an L5-20P means:

• L: Locking
• 6: 200-240V (5 would be 100-120V)
• 20: Amperage
• P: Plug (R for receptacle, or the "female" end)

So what you have here is definitely a locking plug, so it's an L*-*P; just a question of whether it's 5 or 6 (120V or 240V) and 20A or 30A.