burgawpm Report post Posted October 4, 2018 I am installing a new ATS which has a different wiring configuration than the original. The cord from the panel is not long enough to reach the new ATS wiring configurations. I thought of using a junction box or putting a plug on the end from the panel and running a wire from the ATS with a plug. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted October 4, 2018 I would think that a permanent junction box would be better than plug and receptacle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burgawpm Report post Posted October 4, 2018 Thanks, I was thinking the same. Just not sure what kind of terminals to use. I would think something more than wire nuts. It is 50 AMP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted October 4, 2018 Consider using a terminal strip. Crimp on "eye"/ring connectors and screw then to the terminal strip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted October 4, 2018 I also like to use an ac disconnect box for this type of extension, less than 10 bucks at any box electrical store, Lowes, Home Depot, or Ace Hwdw., like you would use for air conditioner disconnect. Here is one at home depot. https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-60-Amp-240-Volt-Non-Fuse-Metallic-AC-Disconnect-TFN60RCP/100674085?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|D27E|27-8_CIRCUIT_PROTECT._DEVICES|NA|PLA|71700000034238981|58700003943782709|92700031956831784&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9NbdBRCwARIsAPLsnFbihdnKxztFjOKR7k14y4-4jMTZhWhjfMs14GSvulpsZz9wA3HKRg8aAt2sEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKD7l-XK7d0CFUlswQodZ9gOmQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted October 4, 2018 Terminal strip is a good idea as long as it is enclosed in a connection box with cover to prevent accidental short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted October 4, 2018 38 minutes ago, rossboyer said: Terminal strip is a good idea as long as it is enclosed in a connection box with cover to prevent accidental short. Totally agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
