On Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:40:47 -0500, Dean Hoffman
wrote:

On 8/2/20 7:30 PM, Sid wrote:
Can a NIMA 14-50 receptacle be wired up with #10 wire ?
What if you doubled up each wire ?

Would that meet code ?
what if you found one wired up that way ?

Any help appreciated.
Thanks

Just playing devil's advocate. Is there something else you
might want 220 vac for close to that spot? Welder? What does a
charger for a battery lawn mower need? Something you'll wish for right
after that wall is closed?
There must be some kind of law about such things.
The I wish I woulda.....................................rule.

If it is a receptacle, you can plug anything in. That is why we like
full size conductors.