Connecticut Electric EGSPI50 50A Rainproof Generator Power Inlet Box with Cover, CS6375, SS2-50P, Receptacle, Gray

I'm really happy with this inlet. 50A is a bit overkill for my little house but why not spend a few extra bucks to have the option? I also like the idea of the inlet facing the ground. Fit and finish is exactly what you'd expect from any big name electrical companies and so I expect this to last a lifetime. Installation is pretty simple and #8 stranded pigtails are included. Keep in mind that #8 THWN individual wires in conduit can handle 50A but if you are using NM-B you will need to size up to #6. As others have stated, there is plenty of room for connections and if you chose to not use the pigtails the terminals appear to accept #6.If you are looking for an inlet for emergency power situations I would not cheap out with the random alphabet soup brand names Amazon is selling the minor savings are not worth the risks.

For me, pushing in my high 70's, it was no easy task to install. But that's because of where I had to locate the box. So I turned the chore over to my 13 year old grandson. After spotting the location, we mounted it to a piece of two inch Sch. 40 pvc conduit using the back wall of the case. There were space restrictions for using the provided top access. We formed a wall gasket to make a good seal, and we salvaged the female expanded end of the conduit to make a ring. The ring was cemented (pvc cement) to the 2" pvc stub. Only because of where we chose to mount the box, I would have preferred some externally mounted angle brackets. Mounting to old concrete is dubious for my clumsy hands. Anyway, the box is up and the power cable is installed. I cannot understand why anyone would make a receptacle for outdoor use, call it weatherproof, and make it front mount. This bottom mount receptacle receives HIGH PRAISE. No worries about driving rain, because the cable is mounted in the bottom of the case. Great design.

EDIT: After THREE orders, I finally received the model that is advertised (2x thin bolts on the ground). They were all the same 50amp model except for the inlet socket. I even posted one picture with the 1x THICK ground bolt and a black plastic housing. The ground connection on two of the three orders had this bolt that stuck WAY out (first one had 1x VERY thick bolt, the other had 2x medium thickness bolts which STILL didn't allow my cable to fit). Now that I have the advertised one installed, and my NEMA SS2-50R fits just fine, I can confidently say that this is the best option on the market for a 50amp inlet. It is excellent and has plenty of space to work inside. It was very easy to take out the socket and remove the pigtails, as I upgraded to #6. Very well built and well thought out... I'm still docking a star for those messed up units, and the fact that I both called Connecticut Electric and sent them a couple emails and never heard back.ORIGINAL: I can't comment much about it, but I can say that I received something different than what's advertised. Main difference being this grounding plate. You can see in my photo that there is a single affixed bolt that holds the top of the grounding plate on. It is MASSIVE (about 1/8 in thick) compared to the one in their photo which is 2 bolts much more flush to the wall. I have two SS2-50R twist cables and NEITHER of them will fit. And yes, that pin is the only element preventing the from going in. Even the Connecticut Electric NEMA SS2-50R/14-50P cable does not have a pathway for this thick bolt. I noticed that their version is an all gray part, where mine is black. Clearly there is a manufacturing difference here, and I'm hoping that they are aware of the issue. I called and left a voicemail with the manufacturer but I'm not sure I'm going to hear back. I will have to return this and find another solution.

Awesome inlet box. Love that it faces down! Just installed. This fits the CS6364 twist lock connector. This box doesn't have a threaded ring but seems very secure as its mounted on the bottom. I used a jig saw to widen the hole in the back for a 1 inch wire clamp, and pushed direct bury UF 6/3 copper with ground through. (Be aware UF insulation is hard to strip for some) Also removed the pig tails except for the ground and used wire nut for that. Removed the plug from the housing to make if easier to install. The 6/3 is still a bit of challenge but doable. The hex screws fall out easy as they have to be almost out to allow wire to be inserted so would just remove those and install one at a time after wires are inserted. Need a long screwdriver to tighten the back screw for the plug as the bottom flap is in the way. That may be why some said it wouldn't close completely as the back screw needs to be tightened or bottom cover won't fully close. If you are handy no problem, just be patient and not in a rush, as heavy gage cable takes some paitence. May want to lay down a drop cloth as several of screws fell. Had to use a magnet to find one of the hex ones, but that will likely be true with any inlet box. I really like this one and will update if there is any issues.

The device itself is of a good quality; the installation is not that easy, but doable; the only thing I did not like (which it seems it the same for any other inlets) is the punch holes: they are completely welded and you will need to use a specialized tool to get them out if you want a clean hole. I just used a drill and it worked good enough.

Great quality and price. Exactly as described.

Very functional, well built and was not hard to install.

American made quality here. Love the spring loaded door when in use at the bottom of the power inlet box. Makes it super convenient and better for weather protection when in use and when not in use as well. Superior design and is basically the same type box Generac uses on there expensive whole home back up generator systems.

Très bonne qualitéViens avec des bouts de câble no 8 en cuivre .Note: on peut enlever les câbles existants et brancher directement mais en cuivre seulement, pas d’aluminium.

J’ai reçue le boîtier et vraiment même avec un punch pour ouvrir le côté c’est une CATASTROPHE. La j’en vraiment besoin mais Heille c’est tu possible que le fabricant fasse de quoi d’intelleligent. Après 45 and d’expérience j’ai jamais vu ça. j’ai même pas encore commencé l’installation, « Ça promet ».( Brigitte écrit: ça c’est lecommentaire de mon conjoint, je viens d’avoir toute sa Valda 🤦‍♀️ )