What is a 12 3 cord?

These are the gauge of the wire and number of conductors (wires) in the cord. So, a number like ’12 3′ means the cord has 12 gauge diameter wire and 3 wires.

What is the diameter of 14 3 SO cord?

Color Code:

Cable Type SOOW – 600V
# of Conductors 3 Conductors
Conductor Material Bare Copper
Stranded or Solid Stranded
O.D. (Inches) 0.535

What is the diameter of 12/3 SO cord?

610″
Specifications:

Jacket Type SOOW (Oil/Water Resistant)
Voltage 600V
Diameter ..610″
Gauge 12 AWG
Length 1′ – 1000′ Foot Spool

What is the diameter of 6 4 SO cord?

1.080″
Specifications:

Jacket Type SOOW (Oil/Water Resistant)
Diameter 1.080″
Gauge 6 AWG
Length 1′ – 1000′ Foot Spool
Conductors 4 wire

What is a 16 3 cable?

16 Gauge 3 Conductor SO Cord This 16 AWG cord features three stranded bare copper conductors, EPDM insulation, and a TPE jacket. It is very flexible and adaptable. This portable power cable is ideal for wiring in appliances, tools, and temporary power or lighting.

Can an extension cord be too big?

The thicker the copper wire, the more electricity it can carry. However, because transmitted power diminishes over distance, longer extension cords require heavier wire to deliver the full current rating required by an appliance. The wire can never be too big, but it can be too small.

What kind of cord is so 12 / 3 sow?

Our SO 12/3 Service Cord is part of our Power Cable & Portable Cord catalog. This 12 AWG cord features three stranded bare copper conductors, EPDM insulation, and a TPE jacket. It is very flexible and adaptable. This portable power cable is ideal for wiring in appliances, tools, and temporary power or lighting.

How big is a 12 / 3 SJOOW wire?

12/3 SJOOW Specifications*: Size: 12 AWG: Number of Conductors: 3: Conductor Strand: 65/30: Insulation Thickness: 0.76 mm / 0.030 inches: Outside Diameter: 10.92 mm / 0.430 inches: Weight: 0.15 lbs per ft: Current Amps: 25

What is the oustide diameter of SOOW Portable cords?

If you are looking for the OD of an SOOW with more than 3 conductors please click here to view our entire SOOW Portable Cord category. 18/3 SOOW Cord Diameter =.365 inches 18/4 SOOW Cord Diameter =.390 inches 16/3 SOOW Cord Diameter =.390 inches