Portable Cord
What do the letters used to describe Portable Cord mean?
- S = 600 Volt Service Cord
- J = Junior Service - 300 Volt
- T = Thermoplastic
- E = Elastomer - thermoplastic that looks and feels like rubber
- O = Oil Resistant Outer Jacket
- OO = Oil Resistant Outer Jacket and Oil Resistant Insulation
- W = CSA Weather and Water Resistant (approved for indoor and outdoor use)
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For what applications would I use Portable Cord?
Portable Cord is great for applications that require flexibility. Portable cord also performs well in extreme environments - both the heat and the cold. Finally, portable cord is also great for jobsites where resistance to oil, chemicals and abrasion is mandatory.
When did SPT-2 replace SPT-1 power supply cords on portable lamps?
SPT-2 replaced SPT-1 in January 1999.
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