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studior · Apr 17, 2008, 05:03 PM

I have purchased 10-3 uf direct burial cable to wire to the transfer switch of my generator and back to the male waterproof receptical. I plan on taking one wire at a time off on the switch and the receptical to make sure I properly place them back. While I was at Lowe's I had a receptacle in my hand but did not think to look at the wiring diagram. Is it the same on all recepticles? What designation is on the receptacle that would match the colors of the wire?

stanfortyman · Apr 18, 2008, 04:22 AM

There is no such thing as a "male receptacle". That is an oxymoron.

What are you trying to wire, the female inlet receptacle at the transfer switch, or the male plug at the generator end?

Stratmando · Apr 18, 2008, 07:42 AM

If you are talking about the Male power Inlet Receptacle, I would call it a Male receptilce.
Here is some info:
Electrical Outlets by NEMA Ratings - LevitonProducts.com

Leviton 15A 125V 2-Pole, 3-Wire Weatherproof Inlet on Flush Mount Wallplate with Aluminum Cover - Leviton 4937 - LevitonProducts.com

Power Inlet Box @ Electric Generators Direct.com - Generator Inlet Boxes, portable generator inlet boxes, power transfer boxes, generator inlet connection, external power inlet box; pramac power inlet box, outdoor generator plug, generator plug, gene

W is white(Neutral), X and Y is your 2 hots, and G or Z is Ground.

studior · Apr 18, 2008, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by studior

I have purchased 10-3 uf direct burial cable to wire to the transfer switch of my generator and back to the male waterproof receptical. I plan on taking one wire at a time off on the switch and the receptical to make sure I properly place them back. While I was at Lowe's I had a recepticle in my hand but did not think to look at the wiring diagram. Is it the same on all recepticles? What designation is on the recepticle that would match the colors of the wire?

Works perfect- Thanks for the help. Studio R

studior · Apr 18, 2008, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Stratmando

If you are talking about the Male power Inlet Recepticle, I would call it a Male receptilce.
Here is some info:
Electrical Outlets by NEMA Ratings - LevitonProducts.com

Leviton 15A 125V 2-Pole, 3-Wire Weatherproof Inlet on Flush Mount Wallplate with Aluminum Cover - Leviton 4937 - LevitonProducts.com

Power Inlet Box @ Electric Generators Direct.com - Generator Inlet Boxes, portable generator inlet boxes, power transfer boxes, generator inlet connection, external power inlet box; pramac power inlet box, outdoor generator plug, generator plug, gene

W is white(Neutral), X and Y is your 2 hots, and G or Z is Ground.

Thank you.