Power cable for PowerCon?

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Matt Vivlamore

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I am looking at building some new PowerCon cables for my wedges; I was supplied with ~10’ 14/3 SJ cables. I am planning on buying a small spool and building at least: 2x 25’ Edison to PowerCon, 1x 50’ Edison to PowerCon & 3x 15’ PowerCon to PowerCon to start out with.

What size cable? 12, 14…
What rated cable? SJ, SO…
 
Re: Power cable for PowerCon?

As far as I know, code says if the cord is under 6 meters and is a direct supply cable of a piece of equipment it can be SJ. Since Powercon is always directly feeding some piece of gear (it can't be used as an extension), I think you'll be fine with SJ for the shorter pieces. As far as the size, think of what your total load is...according to the NEC, 14/3 cord is rated at 18amps, so I'd likely use that.
 
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Matt Vivlamore said:
I am looking at building some new PowerCon cables for my wedges; I was supplied with ~10’ 14/3 SJ cables. I am planning on buying a small spool and building at least: 2x 25’ Edison to PowerCon, 1x 50’ Edison to PowerCon & 3x 15’ PowerCon to PowerCon to start out with.

What size cable? 12, 14…
What rated cable? SJ, SO…
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Simplifying:
If it is on the ground or in accessible areas SO, always. In the air can be a bit different, squints often use SJ rated cabling, including a lot of Soca.

12/3 is rated for the full amperage of the 20a powercon, not so the 14. Spend the extra few $$$ on the 12, and any question as to suitability is already answered.

Note that 12/3 SO is a tight fit in a 20a powercon, I have had the best luck with Carol cabling, which we purchase in bulk from Delco.
 
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Jason Dermer said:
Simplifying:
If it is on the ground or in accessible areas SO, always. In the air can be a bit different, squints often use SJ rated cabling, including a lot of Soca.

12/3 is rated for the full amperage of the 20a powercon, not so the 14. Spend the extra few $$$ on the 12, and any question as to suitability is already answered.

Note that 12/3 SO is a tight fit in a 20a powercon, I have had the best luck with Carol cabling, which we purchase in bulk from Delco.
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Carol is absolutely the best cord out there. Super durable and flexible. All my Powercon is 12/3 SOOW just in case anyone was wondering :D~:-D~:grin:
 
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