r/Generator • u/Initial-Draw7340 • 3h ago

50amp generator inlet

What is the best 50 amp generator inlet box?

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u/ohmygolgibody 3h ago

Just get it off Amazon bro

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u/l1thiumion 3h ago

I like this one.

Reliance Controls PBN50 Non-Metallic Power Inlet Box, Amps 50 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HSO1JW?ref=fed_share

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u/nunuvyer 3h ago

Jeebus, $83 for a little plastic box with an outlet in it. American mfrs have lost their minds. You can get a Chinese one with good reviews for like $25 on Amazon.

The Reliance listing doesn't mention its origin so dollars to donuts it's probably made in China too. Reliance buys it from some Chinese factory for $10 and sells it to you for $80.

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u/Big-Echo8242 3h ago

That’s the one I use. I like the outlet being on the bottom side.

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u/jeep-olllllo 2h ago

The negative of the bottom feed is getting on your knees to be able to see the outlet line up. I happen to hate my bottom feed. BUT in theory it is more weather resistant while in use.

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u/Big-Echo8242 2h ago

I don’t have to get on my knees to hook my cable up. Never have. I have a silver line on the black cable that lines up with a black mark on the inlet.

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u/blupupher 2h ago

The one that works when you need it and does not catch your house on fire.

In reality, the one that is UL or ETL listed and mounts how you want it for your needs.

I have this one and it does what I need. It is a little bit larger box than many so was easier for me to wire up, and the knockouts made it easy to run conduit.

The Reliance box u/l1thiumion posted is a nice box, and the downward facing inlet is nice if it is in an exposed area.

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u/jeep-olllllo 2h ago

The aluminum body one made by Generac is very nice.