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Green PVC locking plug adapter, L5-30P male to L14-30R female, 30A 125V

Parkworld

Parkworld 884968 L5-30P to L14-30R straight blade plug 30A 125V

SKU CH-AKR9-4HZGP

Connects a generator L5-30P outlet to an L14-30R transfer-switch inlet, bridging two hots for 30 A 125 V service

  • Voltage (volts)125 V
  • Maximum amperage (amps)30
  • NEMA configurationL5-30P to L14-30R
  • Amperage30
  • Pole configuration3
  • Product colorGreen
  • Connects L5-30 generator outlet to L14-30 transfer switch
  • 30 A 125 V rating delivers 3750 W continuous power
  • Two hot poles bridged inside female connector for 120 V operation
  • 100 % copper conductors with electroplated terminals resist oxidation
  • UL and cUL tested heavy-duty PVC housing for durability

What this adapter does

The Parkworld 884968 connects a L14-30R four-prong locking plug to a L5-30P three-prong locking outlet. It is built for 125V service at 30A and rated for 3750W. The green PVC housing encloses 100% copper conductors with electroplated terminals. A single compact unit bridges the two hot poles inside the female end.

Limits of the L5-30P to L14-30R link

The adapter passes only 120V from the three-pole source to the four-pole receptacle, so any 250V load on the L14-30 side will not operate. Total draw must stay within 30A and 3750W. The bridged hot poles mean both X and Y terminals on the female connector see the same phase. UL and cUL testing covers the electrical function of the moulded assembly.

Check your generator and panel before ordering

Verify that the generator provides a L5-30P 30A 120V outlet and that the transfer switch or house panel expects a L14-30R inlet. Confirm the panel wiring accepts the bridged-hot configuration; some installations require separate phases. Ensure the cord connected to the female end is rated for 30A at 125V. Buyers who need a true 120/250V split-phase supply cannot use this adapter.

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 547 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameParkworld
Model nameNEMA L5-30P to L14-30R
Product colorGreen
Product typePlug Adapters
Power
Voltage (volts)125 V
Maximum amperage (amps)30
Amperage30
Size & build
Main materialPVC
More details
NEMA configurationL5-30P to L14-30R
Pole configuration3

Questions about this item

Is the L5-30P to L14-30R the only version available?

The product is a single NEMA L5-30P male to L14-30R female adapter rated 30A at 125V with the two hots bridged inside the female end.

What does the 3750 W rating mean for a generator hookup?

At 125V the adapter can carry up to 3750 W, so a 30 A 120 V generator outlet can supply that much power to a transfer switch or panel.

How does the NEMA L14-30R connector limit what I can plug in?

The L14-30R female end accepts a 4-prong locking cord, but because X and Y poles are bridged only 120 V loads are supported despite the 120/250 V configuration.

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