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NEMA 10-50P versus 14-50P plugs

Is the documented 50 A-class plug the legacy non-grounding 10-50P form or grounding four-wire 14-50P form?

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P289 · ConnectorNEMA 10-50P plug
Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P279 · ConnectorNEMA 14-50P plug

How they differ

  • NEMA 10-50P plug Confirm 10-50P from markings and qualified electrical documentation; do not infer a safe adapter or retrofit from the NEMA family name.
  • NEMA 14-50P plug Confirm the NEMA designation and exact equipment/circuit requirements; this record does not approve loading, installation or adaptation.

Then askIs the documented 50 A-class plug the legacy non-grounding 10-50P form or grounding four-wire 14-50P form?

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
FieldNEMA 10-50P plugNEMA 14-50P plug
TypeConnectorConnector
FamilyPowerPower
Shapebladeblade
Nominal contacts3S318Source-backed nominal position/contact/conductor count for identification: 3. Not a wiring diagram or installation instruction.4S308Source-backed nominal position/contact/conductor count for identification: 4. Not a wiring diagram or installation instruction.
Positions / cavity spanNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rowsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector roleplug (9450-P)S318Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 9450-P. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.plug (9452-P)S308Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 9452-P. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.
Key distinctionA familiar shell, blade or coding family does not establish voltage, current, wiring, grounding, mating or safe operation.A familiar shell, blade or coding family does not establish voltage, current, wiring, grounding, mating or safe operation.

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Families represented: Power

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NEMA 10-50P plug — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
P289 / ConnectorNEMA 10-50P plug

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

NEMA 14-50P plug — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
P279 / ConnectorNEMA 14-50P plug

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

LayerConnectorConnector
Key distinctionA familiar shell, blade or coding family does not establish voltage, current, wiring, grounding, mating or safe operation.A familiar shell, blade or coding family does not establish voltage, current, wiring, grounding, mating or safe operation.
Nominal contacts3S318Source-backed nominal position/contact/conductor count for identification: 3. Not a wiring diagram or installation instruction.4S308Source-backed nominal position/contact/conductor count for identification: 4. Not a wiring diagram or installation instruction.
Positions / cavity spanNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Populated contactsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rowsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact pitchNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Dimensions / axisNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector roleplug (9450-P)S318Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 9450-P. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.plug (9452-P)S308Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 9452-P. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.
Coupling / latchNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Keying / polarizationNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Documented identification3-position/contact/conductor recognition fact in the cited implementation.C289A4-position/contact/conductor recognition fact in the cited implementation.C279A
EvidenceC289A,C289B →
Independent review pending
C279A,C279B →
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Layer

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
Connector
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
Connector

Key distinction

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
A familiar shell, blade or coding family does not establish voltage, current, wiring, grounding, mating or safe operation.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
A familiar shell, blade or coding family does not establish voltage, current, wiring, grounding, mating or safe operation.

Nominal contacts

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
3S318Source-backed nominal position/contact/conductor count for identification: 3. Not a wiring diagram or installation instruction.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
4S308Source-backed nominal position/contact/conductor count for identification: 4. Not a wiring diagram or installation instruction.

Positions / cavity span

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact pitch

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Dimensions / axis

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Connector role

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
plug (9450-P)S318Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 9450-P. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
plug (9452-P)S308Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 9452-P. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.

Coupling / latch

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keying / polarization

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Documented identification

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
3-position/contact/conductor recognition fact in the cited implementation.C289A
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
4-position/contact/conductor recognition fact in the cited implementation.C279A

Evidence

NEMA 10-50P plugP289 / Connector
C289A,C289B →
Independent review pending
NEMA 14-50P plugP279 / Connector
C279A,C279B →
Independent review pending

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2 linked sources · 4 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

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Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-04. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S308 · 9452-P NEMA 14-50P plug

Leviton · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

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Scoped support: Primary manufacturer identification reference for NEMA 14-50P plug: V47 normalizes the named connector designation and 4-position/contact/conductor context only.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V47 does not turn this source into a universal wiring map, installation approval, safe-use recommendation, fabrication drawing or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: Product description and Technical Information

S318 · 9450-P NEMA 10-50P plug

Leviton · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Primary manufacturer identification reference for NEMA 10-50P plug: V47 normalizes the named connector designation and 3-position/contact/conductor context only.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V47 does not turn this source into a universal wiring map, installation approval, safe-use recommendation, fabrication drawing or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: Product description and Technical Information

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C279A · P279

Leviton identifies 9452-P as a NEMA 14-50P, 50 A, 125/250 V, 3-pole 4-wire grounding plug.

Claim scope: V47 identification fact only; the cited product establishes the named connector/configuration and narrow position/conductor context, not universal wiring, mating, installation safety or interchangeability.

Source links: S308 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C279B · P279

Exact source example 9452-P: construction: Angled straight-blade3pole4wire grounding plug; tough nylon body; solid brass blades. rating: 50 A125/250 V. Exact manufacturer part; construction, role and regional rating remain scoped. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.

Source links: S308 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C289A · P289

Leviton identifies 9450-P as a NEMA 10-50P, 50 A, 3-pole 3-wire non-grounding straight-blade plug.

Claim scope: V47 identification fact only; the cited product establishes the named connector/configuration and narrow position/conductor context, not universal wiring, mating, installation safety or interchangeability.

Source links: S318 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C289B · P289

Exact source example 9450-P: construction: Angled straight-blade3pole3wire non-grounding plug; tough nylon body; solid brass blades. rating: 50 A125/250 V. Exact manufacturer part; construction, role and regional rating remain scoped. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.

Source links: S318 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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Recorded evidence only. An inspection date, publisher label, source link or generated packet is not independent technical review, hardware testing, fabrication approval or a compatibility verdict.