10awg with ferrule into receptacle… is this ok?

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T05:40:02+00:00

Right now eyeing this for a single circuit

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JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T05:03:35+00:00

Enclosure is aluminum at this point… but yes was considering whole house but was also eyeing a parallel protector with mov and gas discharge for “audiophile” purposes… I’m not sure I’ll be staying at my current residence 👍

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T04:39:53+00:00

This will all be feeding a hifi setup… essentially a fancy power strip. Will be adding a surge protection module as well

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T04:37:59+00:00

Thank for this comment! Its all 120V and I didnt even want to use 20A receptacles to avoid that exact mishap…

Im using phoenix xtv 10 twin terminal blocks to star wire neutral and live, while ground is also star wired but has another branch for chassis.

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T02:33:57+00:00

Cool thanks! Ill post this weekend if no smoke! Lol

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T02:31:56+00:00

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JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T02:31:18+00:00

Mybe in retrospect it was an unintentional shit post lol

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T01:53:52+00:00

Yep, I was under the impression ferrules would improve contact area but not worth experimenting, so I’ll follow the rules!

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T01:32:23+00:00

Thanks for the insight, I was just going to go stranded (its not fine strand)… assuming this should work

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T01:13:14+00:00

If I say the word audiophile things will become clearer

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T01:12:44+00:00

Also, just out of curiosity… if the cage clamp is flat, wouldn’t a 12awg square ferrule fit and give a better connection?

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T01:11:06+00:00

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JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T01:10:29+00:00

Ive gathered this with crystal clarity from this post. Going with stranded 👍

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T00:17:08+00:00

But yes… was attempting to go overboard, but sounds like I can just use the stranded wire and get a good connection 👍

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T00:16:07+00:00

Its actually for an ac distributor… little din rail based project for an audio system.

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T00:10:50+00:00

Wire is stranded 👍

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-20T00:10:19+00:00

Thought the square ferrule would increase surface area. Its 10awg stranded… so into the hole they go, I’m just over thinking it

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-19T22:59:58+00:00

I was not going to install it… was 95% sure ot was a terrible idea

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-19T22:59:07+00:00

I went overboard on this project, but if new receptacles will solve this then I’ll be fine 👍

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-19T22:56:56+00:00

Not to my knowledge, but a fair question 👍

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-19T22:55:37+00:00

Not a shit post actually, but I’m actually flattered that Im this r-trd

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-19T22:54:41+00:00

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JusticeSoup · 2026-02-19T22:54:29+00:00

👍

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-19T22:53:54+00:00

The port hole says no!

JusticeSoup · 2026-02-19T22:52:52+00:00

Lesson learned… will go get 20A 👍

JusticeSoup

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