50 amp outlet tester
Is there a relatively inexpensive 50 amp receptacle tester that is commercially available? I could make one with a 50 amp plug, short length of 4 conductor wire, common duplex recetpacle and box, ...
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Correct voltage is only part of the problem. Due to excessive use outlets will put less pressure on the inserted prongs. Voltage good but current handling capacity is reduced. Results overheating and eventually burnt plug - but voltage still good. Cheapest mechanical outlet tester is a thin piece of plastic the same thickness and width as the 30 and 50 amp male prongs. Old so I don't remember exactly but I think .060 for 30 and .100 for 50 amp plugs. When test strip is inserted there should be a fair amount of pressure holding it in. Just this week I had EMS fail to cycle on. Park guy showed me good voltage and then I showed him test strip results. Outlet will be replaced.
