S.O. SHORE POWER 8/3 BARE CORD

I figured folks would configure the 8/3 accordingly. As an extension cord for a 30-amp hookup. Works out perfect.

SO may be an advantage because the individual wire insulation is thicker, plus the outer sheath is thicker. Something about exposed cords, abrasion and cuts.

Mobile homes use long - long 6/4 "pigtails" so if you can access a junked mobile home the cord might be worth checking into for 50-amp extension cords.

Pnichols, Home Depot has variable discount for veterans depending on the supplier. I can't remember what it was, but I once got a whopping 12 cent discount on a 20 dollar plus purchase. 10 percent is the max and there should be some discount available on most purchases.
Mike

smkettner wrote:
50 amps through #8 cord is pushing it pretty hard.

50 amps on 8 cord 240 is only rated for 40 amps continuous, before heat become a big problem. If you'll see over 40 amps continuous, or the run is long, go with 6 gauge instead. I have a 15 ft run from sub panel to a 32 amp continuous load wired by a licensed electrician to a NEMA 15-40 outlet in 8 ga copper wire. I see a voltage drop from 245 to 239-240V in that 15 ft run when the EVSE for recharging the 24 kw battery on the electrical car kicks in.

Not happy with that loss and attendant heat, I will probably rewire it with 6 gauge through the conduit.

Darryl&Rita wrote:
Don't see much value in an 8 gauge cord, suited to 30 amp service, unless it's for a looong run. A 50 amp RV needs 8/4 wire, not 8/3.

I thought 50 amp needed 6/4, and 30 amp was good with 10/3.

You can use SJ instead of SO. SO is rated for 600 volt and SJ is rated for 300 volts. You only have 120 volts per leg. SJ is lighter and less expensive.

David,

Are you a verteran?

If you are, home Depot knocks 10% off everything all the time for buyers who are veterans.

50 amps through #8 cord is pushing it pretty hard.

Don't see much value in an 8 gauge cord, suited to 30 amp service, unless it's for a looong run. A 50 amp RV needs 8/4 wire, not 8/3.

Not all SOOW is the same. Some remains very flexible in cold weather, some gets stiff as a board. Before I used this for a replacement cord, I'd check its cold weather qualities. For example, General Cable’s Carol® Brand Super Vu-Tron SOOW has great cold weather flexibility.

Of course, that may not be a problem down in Mexico!

$3.26 for 6/4 - ie 50A.