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12-03-2008, 12:17 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: So. Calif.
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I am gathering a few things to install my 50Amp surgegaurd.I didnt want to cut my present elect. cable so decided to purchase 3-4 feet to run from surgegaurd into motorhome elect.
I ask for 4/10, 4 strand, ten gauge wire cable and its about the size of a 30 amp. elect cable.
I have tried electrical supply and welding supply shops and yet to find the right elect. cable.
Anyone have a source? RV supply places want to sell you a $150.00 35 foot extension
Thanks
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12-03-2008, 12:17 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: So. Calif.
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I am gathering a few things to install my 50Amp surgegaurd.I didnt want to cut my present elect. cable so decided to purchase 3-4 feet to run from surgegaurd into motorhome elect.
I ask for 4/10, 4 strand, ten gauge wire cable and its about the size of a 30 amp. elect cable.
I have tried electrical supply and welding supply shops and yet to find the right elect. cable.
Anyone have a source? RV supply places want to sell you a $150.00 35 foot extension
Thanks
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2002 Winnebago Journey DL 34 ' Cat. 330 hp
Great wife and Charlie, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel RIP
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12-03-2008, 12:47 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: On the Road in the USA
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Did you try Home Depot or Lowes? I am sure either has what you need.
John
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12-03-2008, 01:05 PM
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I helped | retired moderator
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Newark, DE
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HD or Lowes carries 6/4 as #6 is required for 50 amp service.
#10 is only rated for 30 amp, and 10/3 is standard.
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12-03-2008, 01:08 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: ...hopefully on the road!
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Yep, go to Lowes/Home Depot and buy a 50a appliance "pigtail." That's what I did for a similar project. It will likely already have a plug on one end, but you can remove the plug and use just the wire.
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12-03-2008, 01:17 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jul 2006
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OK, You got me straightened out now. I have asked for 30 amp. stuff.
Thanks all.
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12-03-2008, 01:33 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Hi Ho: Just to avoid confusion, the voltage rating is not an issue. Be sure to get stranded wire so you will be able to bend to fit. #4AWG is correct. Make sure the connections are well made. Use cable ties where needed to keep things in place. Be careful not to nick the wires or the ends will lose strands of wire. I like shrink tubing over things that might contact some other conductor.
Good luck, Dirk
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12-03-2008, 01:34 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Draper, UT
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Hi Ho: Whoops, sorry. #6AWG is correct for 50 amps. Sorry about the typo.
Dirk
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12-03-2008, 01:52 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: So. Calif.
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Thanks, 6AWG it is.
Dirk--See you are in Salt Lake City, Really nice. I love that area of Utah.
I went to BYU in Provo and made many a trip to SLC.
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Great wife and Charlie, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel RIP
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12-04-2008, 06:22 AM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Lake Wales, FL
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Be careful of 50A "appliance pigtails" as most of them are 8-2 6-2, instead of 6-4.
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