UPDATE Splicing 30A plug to 50 amp cord
First of all, don't tell me to buy a new 50A plug. We are in southern Mexico and there are none to be had. On Amazon US I have seen them for under $20.00. On Amazon Canada the Camco 55255 Power Gr...
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All I can see is smoke and fire. Maybe ambulance, fire trucks. Insurance agents. You name it. If the Plug, (male) is getting hot, you probably got a bad Outlet (female) Trying to splice #6's into a 30 amp plug sounds like fun (four # 6 wires in a space where 3 # 10's should go. Yes, if you are working with the male end of the cord you will need to put the red and black together. If working on the female end out the cord (Receptable or oulet) then black and red must be seperated or dead short. BOOM Based on your voltage swing, you could add as much as 7 amps because of low voltage which make plugs hotter.
