Spider box for MEP-802A - what type of wire?

[tcruwithme]

So, I've read a bunch of threads here about what I need to use my MEP-802A in a variety of situations. Several people suggest a distribution or "spider box," and that sounded like a great idea to me. Not being very familiar with this type of stuff, I did my research here on SS and on the internets.

I ended up getting a military spider box from Green Mountain, and it looks really well built inside and out. The price was comparable to what similar rated spider boxes were going for, so I got it. Here's what I am dealing with:



So the input is a 5-wire twist-lock connection. Ok, no problem. I got a Leviton connector at a good price from a friend, and it fits perfectly with the Hubbell connector on the spider box. The Leviton connector takes a 5-wire input and will accept either 10 gauge or 8 gauge wire. Here's what the connector looks like:



I know that's a lot of background before getting to my question, so here it is: what kind of wire do I need to connect the generator MEP-802A to this Leviton connector? The connector takes a 5-wire, 8 gauge cable. Will that work for the generator? If so, does anyone have any suggestions on what wire to use?

Any input or advice you can share is greatly appreciated.

~ Thad @ Eagan, MN

 

[Wdr]

By far the most commonly used cord for that application would be type SOOW. It's the standard black rubber covered flexible cable. I would lean toward using #8, since its 5 conductor, especially if you were going to be running it any sort of distance. most electric supply houses carry it, or it can be had online, ask or search for 8/5 soow cord.

 

[AfghanVeteran2010]

You have a three phase connector you'll have about 17 amps per leg with that configuration, I personal haven't used that type of spider box. Really depends what you plan to power, it should work with your generator, in three phase mode. For power cable i would use SOOW 8/5 plenty of that on ebay. Hopefully this helps you out.

 

[Wdr]

Another place is http://wireandcabletogo.com, I've ordered with good results.

 

[tcruwithme]

Thank you for your input everyone 5/8 SOOW is what I'll look for. Thanks again.

 

[tcruwithme]

Thanks for the website referral. None of my local electrical suppl shops had 8/5, so I ordered it from Wire and Cable to Go. Here's another pictures of the spider box:



Here's a shot showing that I replaced two of the three-wire, twist-lock receptacles with two 15/20 amp straight-blade receptacles. I think I'm ready to go now, once the 5/8 SOOW cable gets here.

Another place is http://wireandcabletogo.com, I've ordered with good results.