cable definitions

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I used to have the list but can't find it.

Can anyone tell me the designations for various electrical cable codes, like SJ, SOOW, SOJW, etc.

I know those letters mean something, but what? Couldn't find anything via google.

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First see this thread

Secondly The Backstage Handbook page 168...

"SPT Cord- Fixture or Zip Cord, 2 or 3 wire stranded. Designated by gauge and number of wires e.g. "18-3" is 18 gauge, 3 wire.

S Cord- Two or more stranded conductors with a serving of cotton between the copper and the insulation. Jute or other "fillers" are twisted together with the conductors to make a round assembly. Outer jacket of High quality rubber.

SJ Cord- Same as S cord with lighter jacket.

SV Cord- Same as SJ Cord with even lighter jacket

ST, SJT & SVT- Same as S, SJ, & SV except with outer jacket of thermo plastic materials

SO and SJO Cord- Same as S and SJ except with oil resistant jacket of neoprene or similar material

SC Cord- National Electrical Code designation for Entertainment Industry and Stage Lighting Cable; rated 600 volts extra hard usage.

SCE Cord- Same as SC, with PVC jacket

SCT Cord- Same as SC, with TPE based jacket

W Cord- Rated 2000 volts extra hard usage' replaced welding cable as an acceptable stage cable until type SC was developed.

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Thanks. Don't know why that other thread didn't come up when I searched.

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I remembered the thread being very specific so I searched for SOOW. No problem, some of the other info wasn't in that thread.

[Van]

Pocket Ref and Backstage handbook, two publications no technician should be without!

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I have my "ninja bag" that sits by the front door and holds a variety of tech goodies. My backstage handbook lives there. Don't leave home without it!! By the way I was flipping through it recently and there is a lot of really out of date info. A few things have changed since 1994, it's time for a new edition.