AC power cables
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Posted on Jan 20, 2008 09:14 pm
fren hie29
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I posted something regarding AC cables here a little while ago, I'd like to know if any of you guys make your own??? I still haven't found a place where I can get some 14/3 or 12/3 that would be cheaper by the foot then already made!!!!
I was looking to buy a 500ft spool and get all the connectors, but that still would be more expensive then buying for 500ft of already made AC.
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Jan 20, 2008 09:44 pm Premade will always be cheaper. The big drag with them is that they are not field serviceable. They are molded connectors. Also, I can't remember seeing any premade quad boxes. So, you still have to build them. Fortunately, 1900 boxes are vary cheap. One thing you want to check is what type of cable the premade are made of. The new 2008 industry standards is now out. They have made so changes for this year. From what I have seen so far, OSJ is no longer acceptable. The new standard is OWSJ. Which is even more expensive then OSJ. Feeder cable can no longer be purchased in a single jacket. (All four wires in one rubber jacket.) The Cam-Locks can not be the pressed type. They must be the four screw type. (For service reasons.) Check with the fire marshall in your area. Because this year, they are instructed to shut show down! And, they have!
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Jan 20, 2008 09:54 pm How would you wire a quad box with 3 wire cable?
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Jan 20, 2008 09:59 pm Simple, an outlet has two sets of contacts on it. Two hots, two neutrals, one ground. So, you come in on one side, and jump to the next.
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Jan 20, 2008 10:03 pm Yeah I hate those pre made cords. Plus I would like to have various lenght as well.
Do you know where I could find a diagram of a quadbox???
I think I know what you mean but not sure, do you use the same cable (short piece) with the jacket on for the jumper or you strip off the jacket?
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Jan 20, 2008 10:05 pm I'll take one mine apart, take a picture of it and send it to you. The only thing that will be different is that I put a glow tube into mine. Just so you can tell at a glance if it has power or not.
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Jan 20, 2008 10:08 pm Cool that's awesome.
I'm off to bed. I'll be waiting for that pict.
I wish it would be cheaper to buy it by the foot, I can't use any "show stoppers", too risky.
thanks!!!
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Jan 20, 2008 10:15 pm If you make your own electrical cords and boxes, just be very damn careful. Use spade or loop lugs on the ends of the wires, crimp them properly, use a good screwdriver, and follow all directions exactly.
We don't want tomorrow's headline to read Frenchie Fries.
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Jan 20, 2008 10:29 pm mains voltage isn't so bad after a couple dozen times... just takes a while to figure out where I throw my screwdriver...
Jan 20, 2008 10:37 pm They are on their way.
Jan 20, 2008 10:51 pm Good one Herb!
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Today's Headlines
Frenchie Fries, Roommate screwed.
After being sent a picture of a electrical box. An unidentified man was trying to duplicate the picture. In doing so, the screw driver, touched a live wire. Frying the man instantly. The screw driver was sent flying across the room, pinning the roommate to the wall. Police are now investigating.
Jan 20, 2008 11:29 pm Good reference, Rob.
I am unerestimated as an intellectual ventriloquist.
Jan 20, 2008 11:44 pm Well I hope your happy Herb, took me and my wife about five minutes to figure that one out. One of these days I'll learn that darn English language!
Jan 20, 2008 11:48 pm I had to look up unerestimated. Just in case it was a real word.
Jan 21, 2008 12:08 am Quote:
I had to look up unerestimated. Just in case it was a real word.
Hint: pronounced YOO ner ESS teh MAY tid.
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Jan 21, 2008 04:23 pm I've done lots of AC so far, I usually use a power bar to test them at first, if the light is steady more then 1 minute... means it's good ;)
Actually in all the common connectors AC is the easiest to make. Maybe BNC is easier.
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