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Eaton 1252 NEMA 6-50R Power Receptacle, 50A 250V Two-Pole Grounding

Eaton 1252 NEMA 6-50R Power Receptacle, 50A 250V Two-Pole Grounding

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Eaton 1252 NEMA 6-50R Power Receptacle, 50A 250V Two-Pole Grounding

The Eaton 1252 is a surface-mounted power device receptacle designed for range and dryer applications requiring a heavy-duty 50A connection. Rated for #12 - 4 AWG wire, 50A, and 250V, this NEMA 6-50R receptacle features a two-pole, three-wire grounding configuration for safe, reliable power delivery in demanding residential and commercial settings. Constructed of durable glass-filled nylon in a black finish, the 1252 is built to withstand the mechanical and electrical stress of high-amperage circuits while maintaining consistent contact integrity over the life of the installation.

Key Features

  • Wire Range: Accepts #12 - 4 AWG conductors for flexible installation across a range of branch-circuit wire sizes.
  • Amperage & Voltage: Rated 50A at 250V, suitable for high-draw range and dryer power circuits.
  • NEMA Configuration: NEMA 6-50R receptacle pattern, matching standard 50A 250V range and dryer plugs.
  • Two-Pole, Three-Wire Grounding: Grounding design provides a dedicated ground path for enhanced safety in high-current circuits.
  • Surface Mount: Designed for surface installation with wiring entry from the back and bottom of the device for flexible routing.
  • Durable Construction: Molded from glass-filled nylon for added mechanical strength and heat resistance under sustained high-amperage loads.
  • Finish: Black housing for a clean, professional appearance in utility and appliance installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Wire Range: #12 - 4 AWG
  • Amperage: 50A
  • Voltage: 250V
  • Mounting: Surface, back and bottom wiring entry
  • NEMA Rating: NEMA 6-50R
  • Poles/Wires: Two-Pole, Three-Wire, Grounding
  • Material: Glass-Filled Nylon
  • Color: Black

Typical Applications

  • Electric Range and Cooktop Power Connections
  • Clothes Dryer Power Connections
  • Residential Kitchen and Laundry Circuits
  • Commercial and Light Industrial Appliance Circuits
  • Surface-Mounted High-Amperage Installations

Why Eaton?

Eaton engineers power devices like the 1252 receptacle for dependable performance in high-current applications. The glass-filled nylon construction and precise NEMA 6-50R configuration ensure a secure, code-compliant connection for range and dryer circuits, giving electricians and facility managers confidence in every installation.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
EAT-20260924
Product Type:
Receptacle
Voltage Rating:
250V
Amperage Rating:
50A
Configuration:
Two-Pole, Three-Wire, Grounding
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Receptacles & Outlets
Product Material:
Glass-Filled Nylon
Product Color:
Black
Product Weight:
0.685 lb
Product Height:
9 in
Product Width:
5 in
Product Length:
2.25 in
Number Of Poles:
Two-pole
Allowable Wire Size:
#12-4 AWG

Eaton 1252 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Eaton 1252 receptacle work for a welder plug, or is it only for ranges and dryers?
The Eaton 1252 is a NEMA 6-50R configuration, 50A at 250V, two-pole three-wire grounding. Any plug built to the 6-50P pattern mates with it, which is the same pattern used on most 240V stick and MIG welders as well as range and dryer cords. The description calls out range and dryer applications, but the configuration is what decides fit: if the cord cap is a 6-50P, it plugs in. Note there is no neutral on a 6-50, only two hots and a ground, so an appliance needing 120V for a clock or controls will not work on it.
2) What wire size can I land in the Eaton 1252 50 amp receptacle?
Terminals accept #12 through 4 AWG conductors, so a 50A branch circuit run in 6 AWG copper or the larger aluminum equivalents lands without an adapter or pigtail. That range also covers oversized runs where voltage drop pushed you up a size.
3) Does the Eaton 1252 mount in a flush wall box or on the surface?
Surface mount. The 1252 is a surface-mounted power device with wiring entry from the back and from the bottom, so you can come up out of conduit into the bottom or straight through the wall behind it. If you need a flush device in a standard 50A wall box with a plate, this is not that product.
4) I need a 50A receptacle for a hazardous location - is the Eaton 1252 suitable?
The Eaton 1252 is a glass-filled nylon surface-mount NEMA 6-50R receptacle intended for residential, commercial and light industrial appliance circuits, not for classified hazardous areas. For an explosionproof application, look at an Appleton FSQC Series interlocked explosionproof receptacle or an Appleton U-Line ECS factory-sealed plug and receptacle set instead, and confirm the amperage needed, as the U-Line ECS set is a 15 and 20 amp three-pole device.
5) How is the Eaton 1252 different from a heavy-duty 20A duplex like the Bryant 5362B?
Different class of device entirely. The 1252 is a single 50A 250V power receptacle in a NEMA 6-50R pattern for appliance and equipment circuits. The Bryant 5362B is a heavy-duty grade 20A, 125V duplex for general-purpose 120V outlets, as is the Bryant 5362BI. If you are feeding a range, dryer, or 240V welder, you need the 50A device; if you are populating 120V receptacles on a 20A circuit, the duplex is the right part.
6) Can I standardize my laundry rooms on the Eaton 1252 across a multi-family property?
It works where the dryer cords are 6-50P and the circuits are 50A, 250V two-wire-plus-ground. The practical catch in older buildings is mixed configurations: units wired decades apart may have 10-30 or 14-30 outlets, and the 1252 does not accept those cords. Survey the existing plug patterns first, then standardize on the 1252 for the openings that match. Since it is surface mount with back and bottom entry, it also works where there is no deep flush box to reuse.
7) What is the difference between the Eaton 1252 and the Bryant 430R9W, since both are two-pole three-wire devices?
Both are two-pole, three-wire devices, but they serve different circuits. The Eaton 1252 is a NEMA 6-50R receptacle rated 50A at 250V, surface mounted, for range, dryer and similar high-amperage appliance connections. The Bryant 430R9W is a 4750DR motor-duty receptacle rated 277V. Match the device to the circuit voltage and the plug configuration on the equipment being connected.
8) Is the Pass & Seymour Turnlok 3330 an alternative to the Eaton 1252?
They are not interchangeable. The Eaton 1252 is a straight-blade NEMA 6-50R pattern rated 50A at 250V, matching standard 50A 250V range and dryer plugs. The Pass & Seymour 3330 is a Turnlok 30A non-NEMA single receptacle, a twist-locking pattern that will not accept a 6-50P plug. Choose based on whether the cord cap on your equipment is a straight-blade 6-50P or a locking device.
9) For sensitive electronic equipment on a dedicated circuit, should I use the Eaton 1252 or an isolated ground receptacle?
The Eaton 1252 is a 50A 250V NEMA 6-50R power receptacle with a two-pole, three-wire grounding configuration, built for high-current appliance loads rather than for isolating the ground path. If the requirement is an isolated ground on a 125V branch circuit, the Pass & Seymour IG5362-I is a heavy-duty spec-grade isolated ground duplex receptacle rated 20A 125V, and the Bryant 21254IGO is a NEMA 5-20R quad straight-blade receptacle rated 20A.
10) Is the Eaton 1252 housing tough enough for a shop or laundry room wall?
The body is glass-filled nylon in black. The glass fill adds mechanical strength and heat resistance, which matters on a 50A circuit where the device sees sustained load and repeated plug insertions, and on a surface-mounted device that is exposed to knocks rather than buried in a wall.
11) What is the exact part number to order the Eaton 50A 250V surface receptacle?
Eaton part number 1252. It is a single-model item with no finish or amperage options to pick, so the one number covers it: NEMA 6-50R, 50A, 250V, two-pole three-wire grounding, black glass-filled nylon.
12) Does the Eaton 1252 offer any load scheduling or timer function?
No. The Eaton 1252 is a straight power device: a surface-mount NEMA 6-50R receptacle rated 50A at 250V in black glass-filled nylon, with no switching or control built in. Where a controlled outlet is required for energy code compliance on 125V circuits, the Pass & Seymour PLT26351 is a heavy duty spec grade plug load timer receptacle rated 20A 125V.
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