Who makes the best 120v plug ends?
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I'll always used Marinco as they have great marine quality parts or Wattgate.
http://www.parts-express.com/wizard...CAT&srchCat=912&CFID=9834132&CFTOKEN=49801314
wakeboarder311
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daniel woodhead makes very good cord caps
lol. you do have a point.
I just decided I will need 1 female in addition to 1 male.
Are those levitons rubberized or plastic?
Doing some more digging and saw this: (whoops)
http://www.platt.com/Products/ProductVendors.aspx?categoryID=2911
Marinco connectors are nice, but not as rugged as the hubbell and leviton devices. Woodhead is pretty good, but again not quite as rugged as the hubbell and leviton.
I would rate them in this order (for industrial grade (most mfgr p/n 5266/5269)
1: Hubbell & Leviton
2: Woodhead
3: Marinco
4: pass & seymour
5: cooper
I would rate them in this order (for industrial grade (most mfgr p/n 5266/5269)
1: Hubbell & Leviton
2: Woodhead
3: Marinco
4: pass & seymour
5: cooper
When you can't afford an explosion, I can see where that would come in handy.
I certainly don't need it, though. Just thought it was interesting that they make something like that.
not that I could ever afford one, but why do I want one of these so badly?
That is for a hazardous location aka 'explosion proof' drop light. Those requirements always cost big $$$ compared to non-XP, especially for vapor tight.
Not sure about 'the best' but there are several brands that have good industrial plugs and connectors. They will run you about $10 for the plug and $15 for the connector from normal suppliers. You can find them cheaper on the bay, of course.
Woodhead does make nice plugs and connectors. We used the Super Safeway series at the plant that I used to work at. They have a rubberized coating.
http://www.woodhead.com/data/current6703/15amp%20wd.pdf
Hubbell is also another good industrial brand.
http://www.hubbell-wiring.com/htm/IndustrialStraightBlade.htm
Part number HBL5269C for the connector body and HBL5266C for the plug.
Looks like mrb beat me to it, the Leviton are very, very, similiar.
I also may have some extras.
- David
I would put them around the bottom. I have a pile of bryant twistlocks and they arent that great..
nate379
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Whoa! I had one just like that. Sold it with a nice hose real for $100.
malibu101
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We use almost all Ericson at work.
http://ericson.thomasnet.com/category/all-categories-plugs-connectors-and-cordsets
http://ericson.thomasnet.com/category/all-categories-plugs-connectors-and-cordsets
Stuart in MN
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I have an older version of that lamp, complete with a reel. Got it at a swap meet for $20.
Explosion proof stuff is pricey.MXtras
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I design coating and automation machinery for C1D1 (the worst) and C1D2 areas. The explosion proof stuff is pricey for many reasons, but the primary reasons are getting it approved for use in the classification and because the liability is rediculous. One spark could kill lots of folks and destroy lots of stuff if the product fails. The electrical requirements of these areas can be quite a challenge to overcome.
As far as the plug question - it seems this has been answered, but I use Levitons as pictured by MRB.
Scott
JCoggin
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I have worked in the electrical wholesaling business for 20 + years, therefore my suggestions are:
Male - Hubbell HBL5965VY
Female - Hubbell HBL5969VY
Not saying that there is anything wrong with the others, these are just the best. Have sold thousands of these to large industrial MRO accounts over the years. Just my $.02....
JC
Male - Hubbell HBL5965VY
Female - Hubbell HBL5969VY
Not saying that there is anything wrong with the others, these are just the best. Have sold thousands of these to large industrial MRO accounts over the years. Just my $.02....
JC
Got lucky today...
Driving around town and saw a short, couple foot extension cord with male and female ends sitting in the middle of the road. Pulled over and grabbed it. The male end was toast... but the female end is a 20A Hubbell.
Too bad it's a 20A model and not a 15A model like I need.
Driving around town and saw a short, couple foot extension cord with male and female ends sitting in the middle of the road. Pulled over and grabbed it. The male end was toast... but the female end is a 20A Hubbell.
Too bad it's a 20A model and not a 15A model like I need.
MAD
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Got lucky today...
Driving around town and saw a short, couple foot extension cord with male and female ends sitting in the middle of the road. Pulled over and grabbed it. The male end was toast... but the female end is a 20A Hubbell.
Too bad it's a 20A model and not a 15A model like I need.
Is it a Twistlock? A standard 20A female parallel blade connector (NEMA 5-20) will accept 15A male plugs just fine.
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Stuart in MN
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Yup. I'm an EE myself, and about 50% of my design work is for C1D1 and C2D2 rated areas. a lot of wastewater treatment plants, some feed mills, that sort of thing. I had a project a few years ago where we had to rebuild an animal feed manufacturing facility that had had a big dust explosion because of non-compliant wiring methods. What a mess that was.
MAD
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I won't tell on you.
I have made quite a few extension cords from #12 SO cord that have a 15A male and 20A female connectors. I don't think there is any difference in the current carrying ability between a high quality 5-15 male plug and a 5-20. The 20 amp male plugs are a pain in the *** because 90% of receptacles are 15A. I Understand the reasons behind the differently rated connectors but the 20A male "Edison" plugs are just annoying.
I guess if you are using 14 gauge or smaller cord, theoretically someone could overload it thinking it was a 20 amp cord. Use your judgment there, I guess.
MAD
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I won't tell on you.
I have made quite a few extension cords from #12 SO cord that have a 15A male and 20A female connectors. I don't think there is any difference in the current carrying ability between a high quality 5-15 male plug and a 5-20. The 20 amp male plugs are a pain in the *** because 90% of receptacles are 15A. I Understand the reasons behind the differently rated connectors but the 20A male "Edison" plugs are just annoying.
I guess if you are using 14 gauge or smaller cord, theoretically someone could overload it thinking it was a 20 amp cord. Use your judgment there, I guess.