What does Sjoow stand for?
What does Sjoow stand for?
SJOOW stands for: S = Service Cord (600 Volts) J = Junior Service Cord (300 Volts) OO = Oil Resistant both inside insulation and outside jacket. W = CSA designation for weather/water resistance.
What is the OD of 12/3 SO cord?
Also Known As:
| Wire Size | 12 AWG |
|---|---|
| # of Conductors | 3 Conductors |
| Conductor Material | Bare Copper |
| Stranded or Solid | Stranded |
| O.D. (Inches) | 0.595 |
Is Sjoow UV resistant?
A neoprene rubber jacket covers the insulation. Neoprene has a high-tensile strength as well as good resistance to abrasion, heat, ultraviolet (UV) light, water, and chemicals.
What does STW wire mean?
STW (Service, Thermoplastic, Weather resistant}-same as STOW but jacket is not oil resistant. STW meets CSA approval for outdoor use.
Can you bury Soow cable?
Since it is subject to physical damage, it is not allowed as a direct burial. UF cable is used for direct burial. “SOOW” cord is not rated for direct burial on the exterior insulation.
What’s the diameter of a 12 gauge extension cord?
12-gauge cords are thicker than 14-gauge. Note that 12-gauge steel sheets come with a thickness of 0.1084 inches, while the 14 gauge metal sheets are 0.0785 inches thick.
What is the diameter of a power cord?
General purpose power cords are lengths of small-diameter cable (12 to 18 gauge) used to connect devices and appliances to an electrical outlet.
What does so in so cord stand for?
The “S” in “SO” means “stranded” or “service wire.” Cables so designated are suited for heavy duty industrial tasks requiring 600 volts.
What does SJO stand for electrical?
Our SJO cord is a junior service, oil-resistant portable cord. This cable is strong with a stranded core and is able to repel oil-laden surroundings. An SJO cord is flexible since its core consists of stranded conductors, but it only has a 300V rating.
