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They seem pretty proud of the 9AWG multi-strand cable, and claim pure copper. I don’t see any compelling reason to believe it’s not 9...

Then I would not use that device with AWG 10 wiring. In all likelihood, any localized heating within the AWG 10 will be dissippated...

I was watching my counter installed by PPL. It's one of those remote controlled showing different values, incl. kwh, kw, etc. Kw value...

Generator is connected to 50 A breaker

Don't confuse the NEC's "Small Conductor Rule" (SCR), with actual ampacities for wires and cabling. The SCR only applies to site...

Legally the wire is undersized, as there is no discount for short wire length. There is a thing called 6 foot tap rule, but that would...

I honestly dont see how.UL would have required 50 amp rated cord when used with 50amp rated outlet. The only time they ever vary this...

Yes, my plan is to use an enclosure. But still worry about 10 awg cable. And I didn't like seller reply about short length/low...

Also, as a side note. That amazon device is NOT designed to be placed outdoors. Theres no NEMA3R Protection on that device. Also, i dont...

What type of cable is it (look on the cable jacket) and what Temp rating in C is it? That will determine your Max amperage rating. NEC...

Generator cable is 6 awg. I know things like electric water heater is no go

Spec says UL approved

You read my mind ! That is exactly what I want to do. Thank you.

Electric water heaters and ranges are usually fed with 10/2 or 10/3 romex and a 30 amp fuse - however if you look at the wires inside...

only inside the circuit breaker box. Do not want to mess with this.