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DD716TED
Explorer
May 18, 2015

WFCO 8900 Series Power Distribution Center

I will be in phase 2 of installing a Progressive Industries wired 30 amp EMS system in my trailer this weekend. During phase 1 of the project the plastic insert that holds the 10/2 romex in the knockout on the back of the power center was destroyed during removal and I never thought to measure what size was needed to replace it. The trailer is currently over 80 miles away so I want to take all materials with me to do phase 2 the job. I have to replace the 10/2 romex / holder that goes into the back of the power panel as it will now connect to the output of the ems. Since I just can't go outside and check for myself, can anyone tell me what size of plastic cable holder is needed to fit in the knockout of a 8900 series WFCO 110 v cable input to power center so I can get one and take it with me when I return for phase 2 to complete the installation.

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  • DD716TED's avatar
    DD716TED
    Explorer
    May 19, 2015
    wa8yxm wrote:
    For the plastic take some cloth and a tube of GOOP sealant.

    All you need to do is cut the shore cord at a point where you can run it into the EMS box and connect it (both sides of the cut go into the box)


    Accesability (cabinetry)and very little slack in 10/2 romex make cutting / installing in line almost impossible.
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    May 19, 2015
    I just purchased some gland-nut type weather proof (liquid-proof) strain reliefs on eBay. I will post the link

    HERE

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/271720746521?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT







    when I get online with a cut n paste capable computer.

    NOTE: I greatly dislike clamping polyvinyl chloride with steel. I have not used Romex Clamps in an RV for years. Houses and structures do not vibrate, and yes I have seen where romex clamps ate their way through romex, sheath, wire insulation and all.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    May 19, 2015
    For the plastic take some cloth and a tube of GOOP sealant.

    All you need to do is cut the shore cord at a point where you can run it into the EMS box and connect it (both sides of the cut go into the box)
  • RJsfishin's avatar
    RJsfishin
    Explorer
    May 18, 2015
    I think I would make that 3/4 and 1"
    I never saw a 1/2" And 10ga romex is 1/2" in itself.

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