A man's reach should exceed his grasp.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sometimes you have to use power tools many feet away from an electrical outlet. You need to extend your reach, so it makes sense to stock a few extension cords in a variety of lengths. You have four basic options for getting extension cords: * fabricate them locally * purchase them locally * search FED LOG for suitable cords * order cords with the NSNs in this article [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FED LOG Search From the Army Interactive Query screen, fill in the Item Name field with the following: CABLE ASSEMBLY POWER ELECTRICAL. You can also search with the words CABLE ASSEMBLY SPECIAL PURPOSE E. Click on Search. The Item Name Pick List screen comes up. Choose one of the item names on the screen and click on NSN NSN National Stock Number NSN Nokia Siemens Networks NSN National Storytelling Network NSN NATO Stock Number NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA) NSN National Student Number (NZ) NSN Never Say Never List. The NSN Pick List screen appears, downloading downloading - download NSNs. Remember, any time you look for items on FED LOG, read the characteristics data for descriptions. For further information about items, research FED LOG for the supplier's name, CAGE and the manufacturer's part number. Then go online and use a search engine to find the supplier's name. When you get to the supplier's website, look for item descriptions and technical data. A List of Extension Cords
A List of Extension Cords
Length Rating
NSN 6150- (feet) (amperes) AWG Color
01-429-5481 * 25 15 12 Yellow
01-131-4882 50 15 12 Orange
00-233-4144 * 50 15 14 Orange
01-245-7809 100 13 14 Orange
01-290-1707 * 100 13 14 Blue
01-226-2057 100 15 12 Orange
01-146-6899 100 15 12 Yellow
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All extension cords listed in the table have three-prong plugs and connectors. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The orange cords have insulation insulation (ĭn'səlā`shən, ĭn'sy  –), use of materials or devices to inhibit or prevent the conduction of heat or of electricity. that resists moisture, abrasion abrasion /abra·sion/ (ah-bra´zhun)1. a rubbing or scraping off through unusual or abnormal action; see also planing. 2. a rubbed or scraped area on skin or mucous membrane. and prolonged pro·long tr.v. pro·longed, pro·long·ing, pro·longs 1. To lengthen in duration; protract. 2. To lengthen in extent. exposure to light. The blue cord has a thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. rubber jacket that stays flexible down to -58[degrees]F. The yellow cords have thermoplastic rubber jackets that resist moisture, abrasion, ozone, oil, grease grease, mixture of lubricant and thickener. It is used to reduce friction between surfaces from which oils would leak away or cause damage by dripping, or where lubrication must be assured for extended periods. Many greases are mixtures of mineral oil and soap. and chemicals. They stay flexible to -67[degrees]F. You can also get standard extension cords with a three-outlet receptacle on one end. NSN 6150-01-325-6136 brings a yellow cord 25 feet long. It uses 12 AWG (American Wiring Gauge) A U.S. measurement standard of the diameter of non-ferrous wire, which includes copper and aluminum. In general, the thicker the wire, the greater the current-carrying capacity and the longer the distance it can span. wire and can carry up to 600 volts and 15 AMPs. It stays flexible to -40[degrees]F. NSN 6150-01-396-2615 is an orange cord 50 feet long. It uses 14 AWG wire and can carry up to 300 volts and 15 AMPs. And it stays flexible to -35[degrees]F. Remember, the lower number gauge wire (12 AWG) should be used with larger electrical loads If an electric circuit has a well-defined output terminal, the circuit connected to this terminal (or its input impedance) is the load. (The term 'load' may also refer to the power consumed by a circuit; that topic is not discussed here. . Loads are usually rated in watts. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Got a damaged plug or connector on your extension cord? No need to throw out the whole cord. NSN 593501-005-3579 brings a three-prong plug. A three-prong connector comes with NSN 5935-01-012-3066. |
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