NEMA 5L30P Plug wiring

Plug Specifications

The marine version of this plug and receptacle is typically yellow.  In the picture W (White wire) is Neutral and the L pin is Earth (Green or Geen/Yellow).  The remaining pin (large one) is Hot (usually a black or red wire)

nema-l5-30p
Plug NEMA L5-30P
Voltage 125 Volts
Amperage 30 Amp
Poles and Wires 2 Pole, 3 Wire Grounding
Moisture Resistance IP20
Cord Dia. .360 in. – .930 in.
Blade Holder Material Natural White Nylon
Terminal Retainer Material Clear Polycarbonate
Housing Material Black Nylon
Cord Clamp Material Natural (White) Nylon
Blade Material Brass
Terminal Clamp Material .08 in. (2) Steel – Nickel Plated
Terminal Screw Material #10-32 Brass (White Finish on Neutral Screw When Used) Multiple Drive
Ground Screw Material #10-32 Brass (Green Finish) Multiple Drive
Cord Clamp Screw Material Steel, Zinc Plated Multiple Drive
Body Holding Screw Material Steel, Zinc Plated Multiple Drive
Dielectric Voltage Withstands 2,000V Minimum
Temperature Rise Max 30°C Temperature Rise @ Full Rated Current after 50 Cycles of Overload @ 150% of Rated Current @ a Power Factor of 75%
Operating Temperatures Max Continuous 75°C, Min -40°C (w/o Impact)
Terminal Identification Terminals Identified in Accordance with UL498 (X, Y, Z, White, Green)
Terminal Accommodation 16/3 – 8/3 Type S, 14/3 – 10/3 Type SJ
Flammability UL 94 HB or Better

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