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About Wire and Cable

About NEMA Straight-Blade Plugs, Connectors, and Receptacles

About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

Use For: Appliances
Flexible
Temperature Range:
SPT-1: 0° to 140° F
HPN: 0° to 190° F
Insulation:
SPT-1: PVC Plastic
HPN: Polyethylene Plastic

Also known as zip cord, this cable has wires that can be separated for installation. It’s often used in small appliances and has a flat shape to fit in tight spaces.

SPT-1 cable is often used in lamps and radios.

HPN cable is often used with heating appliances, such as portable heaters and soldering irons.

Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Wd.	Thick.	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
18	2	18/2	10 A @ 86° F	0.21"	0.11"	SPT-1	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black, Brown, White	0000000	00	00	000000	000000	000000
16	2	16/2	15 A @ 86° F	0.3"	0.15"	HPN	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	000000	000000	00000	000000	000000

Light Duty Power Cords

NEMA Plug x Wire Leads

90° Elbow NEMA Plug x Wire Leads

IEC Plug x Wire Leads

NEMA 1-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 6-15 Plug

IEC C14 Plug

Designed for indoor applications, these cords are often used to power appliances.

Cords with a 90° elbow plug fit flush against a wall outlet for use behind machinery or in areas where space is tight.

SPT cords have a flat cord shape so they fit in tight spaces. The numbers 1, 2, and 3 indicate the relative thickness of the insulation. SPT-3 is the thickest, so it is less flexible but more durable than -1 and -2 cords.

Use SJT cords in dry or damp locations.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Wd.	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 1-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.19"	PVC Plastic	SPT-1	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	00000
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.25"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	__	0.25"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	9	__	0.19"	PVC Plastic	SPT-1	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SPT-1	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	6 1/2	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	__	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SPT-1	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	__	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	__	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	9 1/2	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	6	__	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	6	__	0.44"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	8	__	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	8	__	0.44"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	9 1/2	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	6	__	0.52"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Beige	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	9 1/2	0.38"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
16	13	125V AC	6	__	0.83"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Gray	00000000	0000
NEMA 6-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	250V AC	6 1/2	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
IEC C14 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	250V AC	6 1/2	0.33"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified, IEC 60320	Black	00000000	00000

Power Cords

Plug × Wire Leads

90° Elbow Plug × Wire Leads

90° Elbow Plug × Spade Terminals

NEMA 1-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 6-15 Plug

NEMA 10-30 Plug

NEMA 10-50 Plug

NEMA 14-30 Plug

NEMA 14-50 Plug

Connect equipment and devices to a power supply.

Cords with a NEMA 14-30 or 14-50 plug are often used to power electric vehicles. They have a high current rating.

Cords with a 90° elbow plug fit flush against a wall outlet, so they fit behind machinery or in areas where space is tight.

SVT cords are ultra-flexible and as pliable as vacuum cleaner cords. They withstand repeated winding. SJEOW cords have an oil- and water-resistant insulation. The insulation on STW and SJTW cords resists water. Use SJT cords in dry or damp locations. SRDT cords are for use with high-current equipment, such as ranges and dryers.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Wd.	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 1-15 Plug × Wire Leads
16	13	125V AC	6	0.31"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000
16	13	125V AC	6	0.32"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	9	0.31"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	6 1/2	0.25"	__	PVC Plastic	SVT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	0.25"	__	PVC Plastic	SVT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Gray	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	9	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000000	00000
18	10	125V AC	9 1/2	0.25"	__	PVC Plastic	SVT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	3	0.33"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	6	0.33"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	6	0.33"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	9	0.33"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	9	0.33"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	6	0.37"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	0000
14	15	125V AC	6	0.38"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000000	0000
14	15	125V AC	6	0.38"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	9	0.37"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	9	0.38"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	8	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	8	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	8	0.38"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000	00000
NEMA 6-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	250V AC	6 1/2	0.25"	__	PVC Plastic	SVT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
90° Elbow NEMA 10-30 Plug × Spade Terminals
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	6	__	0.83"	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 10-50 Plug × Spade Terminals
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	4	__	1.03"	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Gray	000000000	00000
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	6	__	1.03"	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-30 Plug × Wire Leads
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	10	0.72"	__	PVC Plastic	STW	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Yellow	000000000	00000
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	25	0.72"	__	PVC Plastic	STW	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Yellow	000000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-30 Plug × Spade Terminals
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	4	0.67"	__	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	000000000	00000
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	6	0.67"	__	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-50 Plug × Wire Leads
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	4	1.08"	__	PVC Plastic	STW	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	000000000	00000
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	30	1.08"	__	PVC Plastic	STW	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	000000000	000000
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	36	1.08"	__	PVC Plastic	STW	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	000000000	000000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-50 Plug × Spade Terminals
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	4	0.8"	__	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	000000000	00000
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	6	0.8"	__	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000

GFCI Power Cords

NEMA 5-15 Plug

Stop electric shocks before they happen—these cords cut power to equipment when they detect an unsafe current. Once the surge has passed, an automatic reset resumes the flow of power. These SJTW cords have insulation that protects them from water, so they’re safe to use in outdoor charging stations and other wet areas. To help it fit behind machinery and in other tight spaces, the plug has a 90° elbow that sits flush against outlets. Hardwire the other end to your equipment or attach an electrical connector to make your own GFCI-protected extension cord.

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

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	GFCI Location	Reset Type	Power-Indicating Light	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
90° Elbow NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
14	15	125V AC	15	0.4"	PVC Plastic	Plug	Automatic	With Power-Indicating Light	SJTW	-30° to 150°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000

Coiled Power Cords

NEMA 5-15 Plug

These self-coiling cords stretch to full length and then return to their retracted length for tangle-free storage. The industry designation is SJEOW, so the insulation resists oil and water.

					Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Retracted Lg., ft.	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	7	125V AC	1	6	0.38"	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000

Sure-Grip Power Cords

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-20 Plug

Also known as hospital-grade cords, these cords have an extra-tight connection to prevent them from detaching. The plug is marked with a green dot.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	8 ft.	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Gray	00000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	12 ft.	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Gray	00000000	00000
NEMA 5-20 Plug × Wire Leads
14	20	125V AC	10"	0.37"	PVC Plastic	SJT	-20° to 220°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Gray	00000000	0000

Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

With Pull Chain

Hardwire these sockets to a power source.

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

	For Screw-In Base		Pipe
Switch Type	Size	Dia.	Thread Type	Size	Gender	Wire Connection Type	Specifications Met		Each
For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Bulbs
Brass
Pull Chain	Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	NPSM	1/8	Female	Screw Terminals	UL Listed	00000000	00000

Plug-In Ceiling Lights

No need for wiring—these lights plug-in with a two-prong plug. Also known as shop lights. With built-in LEDs, these lights last longer, are more efficient, and generate less heat than other light technologies. They emit a neutral white light often found in workspaces. A smooth, frosted lens disperses light evenly. Suspend from the ceiling with the included mounting hardware.

Overall
Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Equiv. Fluorescent Bulb Wattage	Voltage	Brightness, lumens	Light Appearance	Wattage	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Mounting Hardware Included	Switch Type	Specifications Met		Each
Built-In LED Bulbs
48"	5 1/4"	2"	2 bulbs × 32W	120V AC	4,500	Neutral (4,000K)	45W	Two Prong	5	Yes	Pull Chain	C-UL Listed, UL Listed	000000	000000

Light Bulb Sockets

Install sockets for medium (standard household) screw-in base light bulbs.

Styles A-C mount to outlet boxes.

		Overall							Mounting Holes
Style	Switch Type	Dia.	Voltage	Max. Wattage per Bulb	Collar Dia.	Housing Material	For Outlet Box Ht.	Mounting Hardware Included	No. of	Dia.	Specifications Met		Each
For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Bulbs
B	Pull Chain	4 1/2"	120V AC, 208V AC, 240V AC	250W	1 11/16"	Porcelain	3 1/4", 4"	Yes	2	7/32"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	0000000	000000
C	Pull Chain	4 1/2"	120V AC	250W	1 5/8"	Porcelain	3 1/4", 4"	Yes	2	7/32"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	0000000	00000

Small-Room Ceiling Lights

Update standard outlet boxes in closets, hallways, and storage rooms to use LED light. These ceiling lights are good for tight spaces because they have a lower profile than standard bulbs and a polycarbonate housing that shields them from impact. Their LED bulb lasts longer, is more efficient, and generates less heat than other light technologies. They produce warm light, which looks like the light from incandescent bulbs. All meet NFPA 70 safety standards for lights in clothing closets.

Overall									Ceiling Lights with Pull Chain
Dia.	Ht.	Voltage	Light Appearance	Wattage	Housing Material	For Outlet Box Ht.	Mounting Hardware Included	Specifications Met		Each
LED Bulbs
5"	3 1/2"	120V AC	Warm (3,000K)	10W	Polycarbonate Plastic	3 1/4", 4"	Yes	NFPA 70	00000000	000000

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About Wire and Cable

About NEMA Straight-Blade Plugs, Connectors, and Receptacles

About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

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Light Duty Power Cords

Power Cords

GFCI Power Cords

Coiled Power Cords

Sure-Grip Power Cords

Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Plug-In Ceiling Lights

Light Bulb Sockets

Small-Room Ceiling Lights