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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:
![20160401_102351[1].jpg 20160401_102351[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/420/420021-787eb4a6733a7e1078ee3423a3b7f6eb.jpg)
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:
![20160401_102437[1].jpg 20160401_102437[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/420/420024-b3ed539328ad7b96c7904ec2966faa7f.jpg)
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
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:
![20160401_102318[1].jpg 20160401_102318[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/420/420019-301113a4d50164252f868f2348cdde35.jpg)
![20160401_102339[1].jpg 20160401_102339[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/420/420020-8019915692010266ffaadac7e5a313de.jpg)
![20160401_102351[1].jpg 20160401_102351[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/420/420021-787eb4a6733a7e1078ee3423a3b7f6eb.jpg)
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:
![20160401_102426[1].jpg 20160401_102426[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/420/420023-9410ac3231ec0255e5d8fe5179902176.jpg)
![20160401_102437[1].jpg 20160401_102437[1].jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/420/420024-b3ed539328ad7b96c7904ec2966faa7f.jpg)
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