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What does Sjtow mean?

What does Sjtow mean?

Examples: SV = Stranded Vacuum Rubber Jacketed (NO “T”) SJT = Stranded Junior Thermoplastic SJTOW = Stranded Junior Thermoplastic, Oil and Weather resistant for UL and CSA.

What does Sjtow mean on an extension cord?

See all questions about this product. Showing 1-10 of 20 answers. SJTW is an industry abbreviation used on wire and cable. S is for service; J for junior (which means hard service instead of extra hard); T is the coating (thermoplastic/vinyl); W is weather approved.

What is a 10 3 SJ cord?

SJ 10/3 Cord This 10 AWG cord features three stranded bare copper conductors, EPDM insulation, and a rubber jacket. It is very flexible and adaptable. This portable power cable is ideal for temporary hard usage electrical applications, portable lights, heavy tools, battery chargers, and other industrial equipment.

What does Sjeoow stand for?

The letters SJEOOW denote particular properties of the cable: S for Service. J for Junior (300 Volts) E for Thermoplastic Elastomer. OO for Oil-resistant insulation and Oil-resistant jacket.

What does 16 3 mean on an extension 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. Here is the breakdown: 16 gauge=light duty. 14 gauge=medium duty.

What does Soow mean?

Service Cord
SOOW stands for: S = Service Cord (600 Volts) OO = Oil Resistant both inside insulation and outside jacket. W = CSA designation for weather/water resistance. TYPE SOOW Cable is for use in heavy-duty industrial applications where flexibility and durability is required.

Is SJ cord waterproof?

Our SJ cable is a junior service power cable suitable for use as a power supply cable for small tools and appliances. The SJ cable is not water, oil, and solvent resistant.

What is the OD of 12/3 SO cord?

0.595
Color Code:

Cable Type SOOW – 600V
# of Conductors 3 Conductors
Conductor Material Bare Copper
Stranded or Solid Stranded
O.D. (Inches) 0.595

What is the diameter of 10 3 wire?

0.660 inches
Product Details

Size: 10 AWG
Number of Conductors: 3
Conductor Strand: 104/30
Insulation Thickness: 0.045 inches
Outside Diameter: 0.660 inches

What is the difference between Seoow and Soow?

In more general terms the SEOOW is a high-quality flexible cord engineered with plastic characteristics and rubber jacketed material compared to an SOOW which is only made up of a rubber jacket. The SEOOW is also more resistant to water than SOOW and has a higher temperature range of –50ºC to 105ºC.