Reliance Controls 30-Amp (4-Prong 40-Foot) Generator Power Cord

Just received my back ordered PC3040 30 AMP Releliance controls 40 foot power cord. However, the cord I received was not the one pictured or specified on EGD sight. Reliance has substituted a made in China power cord with the same specifications. The cord I received is 50 foot in length, is yellow and has a heavier outside jacket. It probably weighs more than the USA model. I called Reliance, and they said it carries the same warranty as the USA model. I haven't used it yet because I am still waiting for my Reliance Controls 30-Amp (4-Prong) Power Inlet Box - PB30 and Reliance Controls 60-Amp Utility/30-Amp (GFI) Gen Indoor Transfer - XRC 0603C. Electric Generator Direct should have indicated that they would substitute the Chinese power cord for the USA model before it was shipped.

Just received my back ordered PC3040 30 AMP Releliance controls 40 foot power cord. However, the cord I received was not the one pictured or specified on EGD sight. Reliance has substituted a made in China power cord with the same specifications. The cord I received is 50 foot in length, is yellow and has a heavier outside jacket. It probably weighs more than the USA model. I called Reliance, and they said it carries the same warranty as the USA model. I haven't used it yet because I am still waiting for my Reliance Controls 30-Amp (4-Prong) Power Inlet Box - PB30 and Reliance Controls 6... more

EGD Responds: The NEMA L14-30 Plug/Receptacle are considered twist-lock. When looking at the plug , you'll notice one of the prongs is "L" shaped, this design allows the plug to be locked (via a small turn) in the receptacle.

I received my new Generac GP7500E generator with 30amp indoor transfer switch and a 4-prong 40 foot power cord. After I assembled the few remaining parts the generator was ready for use so I did a test run, it started right up and ran fine with no issues.
I had a local electrician install the indoor transfer switch and run the 40 foot power cord to the outdoor location where the generator will be used. Although I have not yet used my new generator in a real live backup situation it's now ready to go.

However I was disappointed with the Reliance Control 30 amp 4-prong 40 foot power cord, it DID NOT come with twist locks. When I ordered this power cord I remember reading the specs and features and recall seeing twist locks on both ends, one of the main reasons I ordered this specific power cord....So I'm concerned that when used in a real backup situation the connection may shake loose. If this does happen I will need to look for a plan "B".

EGD Responds: The NEMA L14-30 Plug/Receptacle are considered twist-lock. When looking at the plug , you'll notice one of the prongs is "L" shaped, this design allows the plug to be locked (via a small turn) in the receptacle.

I received my new Generac GP7500E generator with 30amp indoor transfer switch and a 4-prong 40 foot power cord. After I assembled the few remaining parts the generator was ready for use so I did a test run, it started right up and ran fine with no issues.
I had a local electrician install the indoor transfer switch and run the 40 foot pow... more