CS6364 Versus NEMA L14-50
#1
11-30-12, 11:21 AM
CS6364 Versus NEMA L14-50
Looking at transfer panels, outside inlets, etc....
For a generator to plug into, what is the difference between CS6364 Versus NEMA L14-50. The CS6264 seems to be more of the *genset crowd* preferred plug.
For a generator to plug into, what is the difference between CS6364 Versus NEMA L14-50. The CS6264 seems to be more of the *genset crowd* preferred plug.
#6
11-30-12, 07:24 PM
Furd, that is what I first thought when I saw the pin but then I saw the diagram and mention of a brass plate on the side that grounds it. I'm sure your right, just wonder about the confusion on grounding.
#7
11-30-12, 07:38 PM
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Defintely confusion...... my Honda 10K service manual shows the center pin of the recp. as grounded but I don't remember the plug having a connection on the center pin.
#8
11-30-12, 08:54 PM
There is no nema L14-50. The only LOCKING 50 amp 120/240 connectors are the CS versions. The CS stands for California Standard. The ones I am familar with ground on the side plates.
#10
11-30-12, 09:07 PM
There is no nema L14-50. The only LOCKING 50 amp 120/240 connectors are the CS versions.
Thanks for the catch.
#11
11-30-12, 10:49 PM
From what I've read over the years when I was selecting a plug and socket for my compressor, some manufacturers labelled their higher amperage connectors as NEMA, even though NEMA itself never defined standards for those connectors.
I just went with straight plugs. The 6-50 I use is tight enough that it's not going to come out by itself. I wouldn't be afraid to try a straight-pinned 14-50.
I just went with straight plugs. The 6-50 I use is tight enough that it's not going to come out by itself. I wouldn't be afraid to try a straight-pinned 14-50.
#12
12-01-12, 12:35 PM
From what I've read over the years when I was selecting a plug and socket for my compressor, some manufacturers labelled their higher amperage connectors as NEMA, even though NEMA itself never defined standards for those connectors.
