Any Objections using a Larger Cable than Needed...
#1
12-15-12, 08:29 AM
Any Objections using a Larger Cable than Needed...
So there is a decent DEAL on CL for 8/5 SOOW.
Closest thing to 10/4 SOOW in which I was looking for - for genset cord.
8/5 is obviously much bulkier than the 10/4 I was looking to buy.
The cordage is new, USA Carol cable.
I would obviously not need the 5th wire in the bundle.
I DON'T Expect to realistically use the cord - except Maybe Once a Year. Realistically, it will probably average out to maybe every 2-3 years.
So aside from me not using the 5th wire in a 4 wire plug/connector setup, any objections on me using this the 8/5 for the intended setup...
Closest thing to 10/4 SOOW in which I was looking for - for genset cord.
8/5 is obviously much bulkier than the 10/4 I was looking to buy.
The cordage is new, USA Carol cable.
I would obviously not need the 5th wire in the bundle.
I DON'T Expect to realistically use the cord - except Maybe Once a Year. Realistically, it will probably average out to maybe every 2-3 years.
So aside from me not using the 5th wire in a 4 wire plug/connector setup, any objections on me using this the 8/5 for the intended setup...
#2
12-15-12, 08:36 AM
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It will perform marvelously.
It will actually move the current faster because it's bigger.
Might be a little tough getting it in the caps.
It will actually move the current faster because it's bigger.
Might be a little tough getting it in the caps.
#3
12-15-12, 09:00 AM
I noticed with the Leviton plug I just bought, you may have to remove the spaced on the cable clamp so the 8 awg will fit properly. The directions will have all pertinent info.
