Wire Pricing Question

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I need a short piece of 14/3 sheathed wire for a project I'm working on. It's the kind that's sheathed and ready to go...like extension cord wire. Anyway, I figured it would be pretty cheap if I bought it from my electrical supply. Turns out it's about .94 a foot! So, I did what everyone does when they need it cheaper...i went to the box store....there it is....a whole roll.... .70 a foot!

Then I got to thinking, there is not way extension cords cost that much. Calcuating it out, I can buy a 14ga extension cord...50 feet for about 20 bucks. Why is that?

I mean...Im buying extension cord, cutting it to length and it already has a plug on the end....I buy another plug end and now I have a cord for my project, plus a 40' extension cord.


Is this price discrepancy just a function of demand? 14ga wire is 14ga wire....its all copper stranded....what gives?
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250 ft is $80 at HD. Where are you shopping?
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Home depot.

WTF?

Link? That sucks.

Edit: I think what I want is "Portabe cord"...SJOOW...?

Southwire 250 ft. 14/3 300-Volt CU Black Flexible Portable Power SJOOW Cord
https://homedepot.app.link/KQvBeBzJfK
SKU# 202316444

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Long Live Sully
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SO cord is expensive. It is not the same jacket as extension cord. It is rated for 600V

There all all kinds of outer jackets. SO ( 600v ), SJO ( 300v ), EPDM, DLO and more.

What is the environment for the application?

Also you can call Houston Wire and Cable and they can help you select the right product. They will cut and ship the length you need.

Houston Wire and Cable
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Bayside calls Cow Hop Ag a liberal because he's a moral man.

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Ah....cool. I see. Sjtw vs sjoow....hmmm. maybe I should just spring for the right stuff....

It will he outside but in a covered shed.

It's for running a max of 10A for a heat and cool controller. Home made deal. Lots of people use these for brewing...mine is for growing vegetables.
Long Live Sully
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I think you can use UF cable. If it is not in a place where it might be accidentally damaged.
Cow Hop Ag and Bayside both say they are conservatives.
Bayside admits to being pro choice.
Bayside calls Cow Hop Ag a liberal because he's a moral man.

/ Charpie 4-13-18
Lone Stranger
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Aggie: I need some romex for a light in my carport.

Electrical Guy: You know Romex is only for dry, indoor locations right?

Aggie: Don't worry, I'm going to duct tape it up under the roof where it is dry.

Electrical Guy: I've never seen a UL listing on a roll of duct tape before.

Aggie: Don't worry, it is only temporary wiring....until the carport eventually blows away in a storm.
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Who is calling for Romex?
Cow Hop Ag and Bayside both say they are conservatives.
Bayside admits to being pro choice.
Bayside calls Cow Hop Ag a liberal because he's a moral man.

/ Charpie 4-13-18
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Lone Stranger said:

Aggie: I need some romex for a light in my carport.

Electrical Guy: You know Romex is only for dry, indoor locations right?

Aggie: Don't worry, I'm going to duct tape it up under the roof where it is dry.

Electrical Guy: I've never seen a UL listing on a roll of duct tape before.

Aggie: Don't worry, it is only temporary wiring....until the carport eventually blows away in a storm.
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