Connecting 10g AWG to GFI receptacle?

[Tim Fastle]

I am intending to run some circuits from a subpanel. For voltage drop purposes I will be using 10 gauge AWG. I was getting ready to pick up the GFIC receptacles and it struck me that they likely won't accept 10g AWG (or 10g won't fit correctly). How might I make that connection in a safe manner that will also fit in my box? I suppose a reducing butt connector could be used but that seems a bit gangly.

Sorry for the multiple posts but hadn't thought of this when I did my post yesterday.

Thanks

 

[wwhitney]

Check the spec sheet on the GFCI and get one that says it will take 10 AWG conductors, such as this one:

GFWT1-W

White - 15 Amp, 125 Volt Receptacle/Outlet, 20 Amp Feed-Through, Self-test SmartlockPro Slim Weather & Tamper-Resistant GFCI, Monochromatic, back and side wired, wallplate/faceplate sold separately

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Cheers, Wayne

 

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[Tim Fastle]

Well I'll be. There I went again assuming (that they wouldn't accept 10 gauge wire) and I should have known where that might get me. Sorry for not looking harder before posting but I do very much appreciate the help (again)!

 

[Fitter30]

Don't think you will find any receptical that will except 10 ga because its a 30 amp wire. Always use a gfi breaker or stranded wire with crimp on terminals. You probably won't be happy working with 10 ga in a standard box.

 

[Jadnashua]

There are some good reasons to use a larger gauge wire than what may be called for as the minimum, and the OP wanted to minimize voltage drop. He was also shown a GFCI receptacle that specified it would work with 10-14g wire...yes, heavier gauge wire is more of a pain to bend back into the box, but that might be a reason to decide to use a deeper one than required, too.