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Use this general purpose cable to supply power to equipment.

SJTOW—300V AC

Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 165° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

SJTOW cable has an oil- and water-resistant outer insulation.

Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.

Stranded Wire—Gray Outer Insulation
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Wire Material	Length, ft.		Per Ft.
16	4	16/4	10 A @ 86° F	0.37"	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00
										Per Ft.
										1-249	250-Up
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation
18	3	18/3	10 A @ 86° F	0.31"	Black, Green, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	00000
16	3	16/3	13 A @ 86° F	0.33"	Black, Green, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	000

STOW—600V AC

Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 165° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

STOW cable has an oil- and water-resistant outer insulation.

Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.

										Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Wire Material	Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation
18	3	18/3	10 A @ 86° F	0.37"	Black, Green, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00000
16	3	16/3	13 A @ 86° F	0.4"	Black, Green, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000
16	4	16/4	10 A @ 86° F	0.43"	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000
14	3	14/3	18 A @ 86° F	0.54"	Black, Green, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000
14	4	14/4	15 A @ 86° F	0.59"	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000
12	3	12/3	25 A @ 86° F	0.6"	Black, Green, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000
12	4	12/4	20 A @ 86° F	0.67"	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000

Power Cords

90° Elbow Plug × Wire Leads

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.

The insulation on STW and SJTW cords resists water.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
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	000000
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	25	0.72"	PVC Plastic	STW	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Yellow	000000000	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

Extension Cords

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-20 Plug

NEMA 5-20 Socket

The insulation on these cords resists water, so they can be used outdoors.

Cords with a power-indicating light have a light on the socket that illuminates when the cord has power.

SJTOW cords have an oil-resistant insulation.

					Cord
Color	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
1 ft.
Black	14	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	0000000	00000
3 ft.
Black	14	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	0000000	00000
6 ft.
Black	14	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	0000000	00000
10 ft.
Black	14	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	0000000	00000
25 ft.
Black	10	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.59"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	00000000	00000
50 ft.
Black	14	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.36"	Vinyl Rubber	SJTOW	UL Listed	0000000	00000
Black	10	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.59"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	00000000	000000
100 ft.
Black	14	13	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.37"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	00000000	000000
Black	10	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.59"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	00000000	000000
NEMA 5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
50 ft.
Black	10	20	125V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.59"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	00000000	000000

Abrasion-Resistant Extension Cords

Plug × Socket

90° Elbow Plug with Handle × Socket

90° Elbow Plug × Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 14-50 Plug

NEMA 14-50 Socket

NEMA TT-30 Plug

NEMA TT-30 Socket

Thick insulation protects the internal wires of these cords, so they can be used in high-traffic areas and over rough surfaces. The industry designation is STW, so the insulation resists water.

Cords with a NEMA 14-50 plug and socket have a high current rating and are often used to power electric vehicles. The light on their socket illuminates when the cord has power. Their plug and socket have handles, making them easy to grip when plugging or unplugging them.

Cords with a NEMA TT-30 plug and socket are commonly used to power RVs. 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.

					Cord
Wire Ga.	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	Features	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
Straight NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
25 ft.
14	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.5"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed	Orange	0000000	000000
12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.56"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed	Orange	0000000	00000
50 ft.
14	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.5"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed	Orange	0000000	00000
12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.56"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed	Orange	0000000	000000
100 ft.
14	13	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.5"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed	Orange	0000000	000000
12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.56"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed	Orange	0000000	000000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-50 Plug × NEMA 14-50 Socket
15 ft.
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	Handle	1.08"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	000000
30 ft.
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	Handle	1.08"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	000000
50 ft.
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	Handle	1.08"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	000000
90° Elbow NEMA TT-30 Plug × NEMA TT-30 Socket
25 ft.
10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
50 ft.
10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	000000

Extension Cords for Welding

NEMA 6-50 Plug

NEMA 6-50 Socket

Run power to welders in machine shops, garages, and other areas where these cords will be exposed to harsh conditions. These cords have either EPDM or PVC insulation that protects the cord's wires from weld slag and being dragged, kicked, and stepped on. Their insulation also won't crack or become brittle when exposed to oil, water, and weather. They also stay flexible across a wide range of temperatures. A power-indicating light on the socket illuminates when the cord has power.

NEMA 6-50 cords can be used with higher voltage equipment than NEMA 5-15 cords. Use them with portable MIG welders rated up to 400 amps as well as TIG welders, stick welders, and plasma cutters rated up to 250V AC. They have a light that illuminates when they’re grounded safely. A handle makes them easy to plug in and unplug.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Features	Color		Each
NEMA 6-50 Plug × NEMA 6-50 Socket
25 ft.
8	50	250V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.85"	PVC Plastic	STW	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	Ground-Indicating Light, Handle	Black	0000000	0000000
50 ft.
8	50	250V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.85"	PVC Plastic	STW	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	Ground-Indicating Light, Handle	Black	0000000	000000

Multi-Outlet Extension Cords for Harsh Environments

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Insulated to resist water, oil, and solvents, these cords withstand dirty and greasy environments.

						Cord
Lg., ft.	No. of Outlets	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
2	3	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.59"	PVC Plastic	STOW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
25	3	14	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.365"	PVC Plastic	SJTOW	UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000

Extension Cords with Inline Outlets

With Three Outlets

With Six Outlets

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

In addition to an outlet on the end, these cords have multiple inline outlets. Each outlet has a power indicating light that illuminates when the cord has power. The industry designation is STW, so the insulation resists water.

						Cord
Lg., ft.	No. of Outlets	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
25	3	14	15	125V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.5"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
50	6	12	15	125V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.63"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000

Abrasion-Resistant Turn-Lock Extension Cords

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-30 Plug

NEMA L5-30 Socket

NEMA L14-20 Plug

NEMA L14-20 Socket

NEMA L14-30 Plug

NEMA L14-30 Socket

Thick insulation protects the internal wires of these cords, so they can be used in high-traffic areas and over rough areas. The insulation also resists water. Give the connectors a quarter turn to lock in place; they remain secure in high-vibration applications.

					Cord
Lg., ft.	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
25	10	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.63"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	Yellow	0000000	000000
50	10	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.63"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	Yellow	0000000	000000
NEMA L5-30 Plug × NEMA L5-30 Socket
10	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000
25	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
50	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
NEMA L14-20 Plug × NEMA L14-20 Socket
25	10	20	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
50	10	20	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L14-30 Socket
25	10	30	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
50	10	30	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
100	10	30	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.72"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000

Extension Cord Adapters

Plug × Socket

90° Plug × 90° Socket with Handle

Plug × Socket × Socket

Plug × 90° Socket with Handle

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-30 Socket

NEMA 14-30 Plug

NEMA 14-50 Socket

NEMA 14-50 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 6-50 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-30 Plug

NEMA L14-30 Socket

NEMA L6-20 Plug

NEMA L6-30 Socket

NEMA L6-20 Socket

NEMA L6-30 Plug

NEMA L14-20 Plug

NEMA L14-30 Plug

NEMA 6-20 Socket

NEMA L14-20 Socket

Change the connection style between an outlet and your equipment.

NEMA 14-30 and NEMA 14-50 adapters are commonly used to charge electric vehicles.

Adapters with a 90° elbow plug sit flush against wall outlets to fit in tight spaces.

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

Adapters with a handle make it easy to pull plugs out of sockets.

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

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

						Cord
Lg.	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	Features	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	__	Yellow	0000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-30 Plug × 90° Elbow NEMA 14-50 Socket (with Handle)
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	Handle	0.72"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA 14-50 Plug × NEMA 5-15/NEMA 5-20 Socket
3 ft.	10	50	125V AC/250V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	__	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STOW	__	Yellow	0000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-50 Plug × 90° Elbow NEMA 6-50 Socket (with Handle)
1 1/2 ft.	6	50	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	Handle	0.85"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	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 L5-20 Socket
3 ft.	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STOW	__	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	__	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	__	Black	0000000	00000
NEMA L6-30 Plug × NEMA L6-20 Socket
3 ft.	10	30	250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	Yellow	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/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	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/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × 90° Elbow NEMA 6-50 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	Handle	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	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	__	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L6-30 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	Black	0000000	00000
NEMA L14-30 Plug × NEMA L14-20 Socket
1 1/2 ft.	10	30	125V AC/250V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	__	0.69"	PVC Plastic	STW	__	Yellow	0000000	00000

Extension Cord Splitters

Power multiple devices from the same outlet with these splitters.

Two-outlet and three-outlet splitters plug into an outlet or extension cord. STW splitters have a water-resistant insulation. STOW splitters have an oil- and water-resistant insulation.

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

Two-Outlet Splitters


Plug × Two Outlets	NEMA 5-15 Plug	NEMA 5-15 Socket	NEMA 5-20 Plug	NEMA 5-20 Socket
Plug × Two Outlets	NEMA L5-20 Plug	NEMA L5-20 Socket	NEMA L5-30 Plug	NEMA L5-30 Socket

					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	__	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 L5-30 Socket
3	10	30	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	00000000	00000

Three-Outlet Splitters

Plug × 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