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	NEMA Style NEMA Style

1-15

5-15

5-20

	Connection Type Connection Type


Straight Blade	Turn Lock

USB

	Number of Blades Number of Blades

	2		3
	4

	Number of Slots Number of Slots

	2		3
	4

	End Type End Type


Plug	Socket

	Current Current

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Voltage Voltage

120V AC

125V AC

250V AC

	Component Component

Transformer

Plug Adapters

Transformer with Plug
Adapters

	Country Compatibility Country Compatibility

	Number of Outlets Number of Outlets

	International End Style International End Style


CEE 7/16	Universal

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	Length Length

	Color Color

	White
	Yellow
	Black
	Gray
	Red/Yellow
	Clear
	Orange

	End Shape End Shape


Straight	90° Elbow

	Output Voltage Output Voltage

110V AC

220V AC

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

ETL

IEC

	Input Voltage Input Voltage

110V AC

220V AC

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

140° F

220° F

	Material Material

Plastic

Metal

	Flexibility Flexibility


Ultra Flexible	Flexible

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About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

About AC to AC Voltage Transformers

For single-phase equipment, use this formula to find power output: VA = Volts × Amps

For three-phase equipment, use this formula to find power output: VA = Volts × Amps × 1.73

About Extension Cords

International Outlet Adapters

Use foreign devices in American outlets and American devices in foreign outlets.

Transformers

Transformer with NEMA
1-15 Plug ×
CEE 7/16 Socket

Transformer with
CEE 7/16 Plug ×
NEMA 1-15 Socket

NEMA 1-15 Plug

CEE 7/16 Socket

NEMA 1-15 Socket

CEE 7/16 Plug

Transformers step AC voltage up or down. Use them with devices that do not require constant operation, such as radios and battery chargers.

Voltage					Socket
Input	Output	Power Output, W	Frequency, Hz	Plug Country Compatibility	No. of Outlets	Country Compatibility		Each
NEMA 1-15 Plug × CEE 7/16 Socket
110V AC	220V AC	50	60	Canada Mexico United States	1	France Germany Italy Spain Switzerland	0000000	000000
CEE 7/16 Plug × NEMA 1-15 Socket
220V AC	110V AC	50	50	France Germany Italy Spain Switzerland	1	Canada Mexico United States	0000000	00000

Transformers with Plug Adapters

Transformer with Plug Adapters

NEMA 1-15 Socket

CEE 7/16 Plug

CEE 7/16 Socket

Transformers with plug adapters are not for use with devices that have electronic circuitry, such as devices with LEDs and automatic shut-offs. They have a selector switch to adjust the power output for low- and high-powered devices.

Voltage					Socket
Input	Output	Power Output, W	Frequency, Hz	Plug Country Compatibility	No. of Outlets	Country Compatibility	Includes		Each
CEE 7/16 and Universal Plug × NEMA 1-15 Socket
220V AC	110V AC	25/1,875	50	Argentina Australia Brazil Canada China France Germany Hong Kong Ireland Israel Italy Japan Mexico New Zealand South Africa Spain Switzerland United Kingdom United States	1	Canada Mexico United States	Carrying Case	0000000	000000

Plug Adapters

NEMA 1-15 Socket

Plug adapters attach to transformers for use in foreign outlets. They can also be used without a transformer on dual-voltage devices.

	Socket
Plug Country Compatibility	No. of Outlets	Country Compatibility		Each
Universal Plug × NEMA 1-15 Socket
Argentina Australia Brazil Canada China France Germany Hong Kong Ireland Israel Italy Japan Mexico New Zealand South Africa Spain Switzerland United Kingdom United States	1	Canada Mexico United States	0000000	000000

Turn-Lock to Straight-Blade Adapters

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug x NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug × Non-NEMA 15-amp Socket

NEMA 5-20 Plug x NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket

Non-NEMA 15-amp Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA L5-15 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Socket

Non-NEMA 15-amp Socket

NEMA 5-20 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA L5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

Non-NEMA 15-amp Plug

Change a turn-lock to a straight-blade connection, or a straight-blade to a turn-lock connection.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-15 Socket
No. of Outlets	Current, A	Voltage	Material	Specifications Met	Color		Each
1	15	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	000000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
1	15	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Red/Yellow	000000	00000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Non-NEMA 15-amp Socket
1	15	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA 5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
1	20	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	00000000	00000
NEMA L5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
1	15	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
1	20	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	00000
Non-NEMA 15-amp Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
1	15	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Red/Yellow	00000000	00000
1	15	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	00000

Outlet Adapters

With Grounding Tab

With Surge Suppression

NEMA 1-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Adapters with a grounding tab change a two-slot outlet to a three-slot outlet. Screw the grounding tab onto the outlet’s cover plate; the outlet must have a grounded path.

Adapters with surge suppression protect against damage from voltage spikes. Surge rating indicates how much energy the outlet strip can absorb before it needs to be replaced.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

NEMA 1-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
No. of Outlets	Current, A	Voltage	Material	Surge Rating	Protection Type	Features	Specifications Met	Color		Each
1	15	125V AC	Plastic	__	__	Grounding Tab	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Gray	0000000	00000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
1	15	125V AC	Plastic	900J	Surge Suppression	__	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	White	0000000	00000

GFCI Outlet Adapters

Automatic Reset

Manual Reset

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Minimize the risk of electric shock by adding ground fault protection to standard outlets.

Automatic reset adapters automatically regain power after ground is established.

Manual reset adapters prevent unexpected equipment start-up.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
Reset Type	No. of Outlets	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
Automatic	1	15	125V AC	Test Button	Plastic	UL Listed	Yellow	00000000	000000
Manual	1	15	125V AC	Test Button	Plastic	UL Listed	White, Yellow	00000000	00000

Extension Cord Adapters

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-30 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA L5-30 Plug x NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-30 Plug × NEMA L14-30 Socket

NEMA L6-20 Plug × NEMA L6-30 Socket

NEMA L14-20 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L14-20 Plug × NEMA L14-30 Socket

NEMA L14-30 Plug x NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA 6-20 Socket

NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA 6-50 Socket

NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L14-20 Socket

NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L5-30 Socket

NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L6-30 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-30 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-30 Plug

NEMA L14-30 Socket

NEMA L6-20 Plug

NEMA L6-30 Socket

NEMA L14-20 Plug

NEMA L14-30 Plug

NEMA 6-20 Socket

NEMA 6-50 Socket

NEMA L14-20 Socket

Change the connection style between an outlet and your equipment.

STW adapters have a water-resistant outer insulation. STOW and SJTOW adapters have an oil- and water-resistant outer insulation.

Adapters with a power-indicating light have a light on the socket that illuminates when the adapter has power.

					Cord
Lg.	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
1 ft.	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.61"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
9"	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
1 ft.	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.61"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-30 Socket
1 ft.	10	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
9"	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
1 ft.	10	20	125V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L5-30 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
3 ft.	10	20	125V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.66"	PVC Plastic	STOW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L5-30 Plug × NEMA L14-30 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L6-20 Plug × NEMA L6-30 Socket
10 1/2"	10	20	250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.62"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-20 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
3 ft.	12	20	125V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.66"	PVC Plastic	STOW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-20 Plug × NEMA L14-30 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
3 ft.	10	20	125V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.66"	PVC Plastic	STOW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA 6-20 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA 6-50 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L14-20 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L5-30 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L6-30 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000

Extension Cord Splitters

Power multiple devices from the same outlet with these splitters.

Five-outlet splitters plug into the end of an extension cord.

STW splitters have a water-resistant insulation.

STOW splitters have an oil- and water-resistant insulation.

Two-Outlet Splitters

With Two Outlets

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA L14-30 Plug

					Cord
Lg., ft.	Wire Ga.	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
2	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
NEMA 5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
25	12	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STOW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
1 1/2	12	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
3	10	30	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.75"	Rubber	STOW	__	Yellow	0000000	00000

Three-Outlet Splitters

With Three Outlets

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-30 Plug

					Cord
Lg., ft.	Wire Ga.	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
2	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
1 1/2	12	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L5-30 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
2	12	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STOW	__	Yellow	0000000	00000

Five-Outlet Splitters

With Five Outlets

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Current, A	Voltage	Protection Type	Power-Indicating Light	Specifications Met	Color		Each
3"	6 5/8"	9"	15	125V AC	Circuit Breaker	Without Power-Indicating Light	UL Listed	Yellow	000000	000000

Extension Cord GFCI Converters

Hardwire one of these converters to an extension cord to keep personnel safe from electric shock.

Converters with automatic GFCI reset immediately regain power after ground is established.

Converters with manual GFCI reset prevent unexpected start-up.

Inline GFCI

Inline GFCI with Plug

Inline GFCI with Socket

90° Elbow GFCI Plug

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Inline GFCI
For Cable OD	Reset Type	Number of Outlets	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Material	Specifications Met	Color		Each
5/16"-7/16"	Manual	__	__	20	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	000000
5/16"-7/16"	Manual	__	__	20	125V AC/250V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	00000
Inline GFCI with NEMA 5-15 Plug
5/16"-5/8"	Automatic	__	12	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
5/16"-5/8"	Manual	__	12	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
Inline GFCI with NEMA 5-15 Socket
5/16"-5/8"	Manual	3	12	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 5-15 GFCI Plug
5/16"-7/16"	Manual	__	__	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	00000
5/16"-5/8"	Automatic	__	__	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000

Electronic Equipment Cord Splitters

Power multiple devices from one power source. Use these splitters with computers, lab equipment, and office machines that have IEC connections.

Use SJT cords in dry or damp locations.

SVT cords are ultra-flexible and as pliable as vacuum cleaner cords. They withstand repeated winding.

NEMA 5-15 Plug × IEC C13 Socket

NEMA Plug × IEC Sockets

IEC C13 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
18	10	125V AC	7	0.11"	PVC Plastic	SJT	-40° to 140°	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, IEC 60320	Black	000000	000000
18	10	125V AC	7	0.11"	PVC Plastic	SVT	-40° to 140°	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, IEC 60320	Black	000000	00000

IEC C13 Socket × IEC C14 Plug and IEC C13 Socket

IEC Socket × IEC Plug and IEC Socket

IEC C13 Socket

IEC C14 Plug

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
18	10	250V AC	6	0.11"	PVC Plastic	SJT	-40° to 220°	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, IEC 60320	Black	000000	000000
18	10	250V AC	6	0.11"	PVC Plastic	SVT	-40° to 220°	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, IEC 60320	Black	000000	00000

Outlet Splitters

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Convert one outlet into multiple outlets.

Styles C and G have 360° rotating outlets that accommodate large plugs—the outlet face rotates a full circle.

Style E has a durable metal housing. It includes mounting hardware to attach to a receptacle.

Styles F-J have USB ports to charge mobile devices.

Style J has three hinged outlets that allows you to pivot outlets to the side, keeping cords close to the wall.

Splitters with surge suppression protect devices from voltage spikes. Surge rating indicates how much energy the outlet strip can absorb before it needs to be replaced. The higher the number, the better the protection.

Outlet Splitters

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
Style	No. of Outlets	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Surge Rating	Protection Type	Includes	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
A	3	15	125V AC	__	Plastic	__	__	__	UL Listed	Orange	000000	00000
B	3	15	125V AC	__	Plastic	__	__	__	UL Listed	Orange	0000000	0000
B	3	15	125V AC	Power-Indicating Light	Plastic	__	__	__	UL Listed	Clear	000000	00000
C	4	15	125V AC	360° Rotating Outlets	Plastic	918J	Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	White	0000000	00000
D	6	15	125V AC	__	Plastic	__	__	__	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	White	000000	0000
D	6	15	125V AC	__	Plastic	540J	Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed	Gray	0000000	00000
E	2	15	125V AC	__	Metal	1410J	Surge Suppression	Mounting Hardware	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	Black, Gray	00000000	00000

Outlet Splitters with USB Ports

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

		USB		Current, A
Style	No. of Outlets	Connection Type	No. of Ports	NEMA 5-15 Socket	USB Port	Voltage	Features	Material	Surge Rating	Protection Type	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
F	2	A	2	15	2.4	125V AC	__	Plastic	__	__	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	White	000000	000000
G	2	A	2	15	3.4	120V AC	360° Rotating Outlets	Plastic	306J	Surge Suppression	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	White	000000	00000
H	3	A	2	15	3.4	125V AC	__	Plastic	950J	Surge Suppression	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	White	0000000	00000
J	6	A	2	15	3.4	125V AC	Three Hinged Outlets, Three Side Outlets	Plastic	1200J	Surge Suppression	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	White	0000000	00000

GFCI Outlet Splitters

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Turn a single outlet into five outlets with ground fault protection to minimize the risk of electric shock. These splitters automatically reset to regain power after ground is established.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
Reset Type	No. of Outlets	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Protection Type	Specifications Met	Color		Each
Automatic	5	15	125V AC	Test Button	Plastic	GFCI	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	White	0000000	000000