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    Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

    Light Duty Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Light Duty Power Cable.
    This cable is best for light fixtures, portable heaters, and other small appliances. Also known as zip cord, its wires separate with a quick tug for hassle-free installation. Plus, with a flat shape, it runs neatly along walls and baseboards.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Certification
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    300V AC/300V DC
     
    SPT-1 Cable
    18/2
    10 amp @ 86° FPVC
    0 to 140CSA Certified, UL Listed
    Black, Brown, White7870T210000000000000000000
     

    Light Duty Power Cords

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cords. Light Duty Power Cords.
    More flexible than standard power cords and easier to route to indoor equipment such as power tools and appliances. These cords are good for low-traffic areas where they’ll be tucked out of the way since they aren't as rugged as standard cords.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Current,
    amp
    AWG
    Cable
    Designation
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    NEMA 1-15 Plug × Wire Leads
    61251018
    SPT-1
    PVC
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    7248K2100000
    91251018
    SPT-1
    PVC
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    7248K220000
     
    NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
    61251018
    SPT-1
    PVC
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    70355K850000
    81251018
    SPT-1
    PVC
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    70355K860000
     

    Power Cords for Equipment-Cooling Fans

    Plug these cords into fans that have quick-disconnect terminals. They have a flat profile, so they run neatly along walls and baseboards.
    Cords
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cords. Power Cords for Equipment-Cooling Fans, Cords.
    Temperature Activation—Save energy by running your fan only when needed. These cords have a temperature sensor that turns your fan on at 88° F and off at 80° F.
    On/Off-Switch Control—Manually turn a thumb control on and off to regulate equipment temperature.
    Socket
    Lg.,
    ft.
    End
    Shape
    No. of
    Outlets
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Cable
    Designation
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    NEMA 1-15 Plug × Fan Socket
     
    Cords
    3Straight1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K7100000
    345° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K730000
    390° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K720000
    6Straight1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K750000
    645° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K770000
    690° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K760000
     
    Cords with On/Off Switch
    345° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackC-UL Listed, UL Listed
    19155K2110000
    645° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackC-UL Listed, UL Listed
    19155K2120000
     
    Cords with Temperature Activation
    345° Elbow1125SPT-1
    GreenCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K11600000
    645° Elbow1125SPT-1
    GreenCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K11700000
     
    NEMA 5-15 Plug × Fan Socket
     
    Cords
    2Straight1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K5600000
    245° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K5900000
    290° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K6700000
    3Straight1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K5700000
    345° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K6500000
    390° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K6800000
    6Straight1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K5800000
    645° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K6600000
    690° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K6900000
     
    Cords with Temperature Activation
    245° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K11200000
    345° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K11400000
    645° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K11500000
     
    NEMA 6-15 Plug × Fan Socket
     
    Cords
    6Straight1250SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K3200000
    645° Elbow1250SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K4100000
    690° Elbow1250SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K8100000
     
    Wire Leads × Fan Socket
     
    Cords
    2Straight1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K340000
    245° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K330000
    290° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K310000
    3Straight1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K640000
    345° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K630000
    390° Elbow1125SPT-1
    BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K610000
     
    Cords with Temperature Activation
    245° Elbow1125SPT-1
    GreenCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K11100000
    345° Elbow1125SPT-1
    GreenCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K11300000
     
    Splitters
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cords. Power Cords for Equipment-Cooling Fans, Splitters.
    Power multiple devices from a single source.
    Socket
    Lg.,
    ft.
    End
    Shape
    No. of
    Outlets
    Cable
    Designation
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    NEMA 1-15 Plug × Fan Socket
    645° Elbow2SPT-1
    125BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K13300000
    645° Elbow3SPT-1
    125BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K13500000
    645° Elbow4SPT-1
    125BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K13700000
     
    Wire Leads × Fan Socket
    645° Elbow2SPT-1
    125BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K1320000
    645° Elbow3SPT-1
    125BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K1340000
    645° Elbow4SPT-1
    125BlackCSA Certified, UL Listed
    19155K1360000
     
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