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Originally Posted by Wrpt58
Agree with yall, however, remember that you need to buy the correct wire size based on the length from the house connection. 10 guage will carry 30 Amps, but will only maintain the needed voltage for a certain distance. Measure the complete distance, then check a wire website, Southwire for example, for the recommended wire size.
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Voltage drop is a good point. I assume he was talking about only a couple of feet to plug. I'd probably use a standard 50-Amp RV plug and that way could buy a standard 50-Amp extension cord to run to house. When not needed for hurricane it could be used to extend distance to CG pedestal.