Southwire Power Supply 9709SW8808

The Southwire 9709SW8808 is a power supply cord assembly supplied for connecting equipment to a receptacle where a cord-and-plug connection is permitted or specified.

Cord connection is used where equipment must be readily disconnected without electrical work, where the equipment is intended to be moved or replaced periodically, or where the manufacturer supplies the unit configured for cord connection. In HVAC and refrigeration work this covers condensate pumps, inline duct fans, portable and window air conditioning units, dehumidifiers, small refrigeration equipment, and various accessory devices.

A factory-assembled cord provides a properly strain-relieved plug termination, which is the point most likely to fail in a field-built assembly. Cord failures concentrate at the plug and at the equipment entry, where repeated flexing fatigues conductors inside intact insulation. That failure mode produces intermittent operation, arcing, and heat, and it is a common cause of equipment that works when tested and fails in service.

Applications include condensate pump connection, inline and booster fan installation, accessory equipment power, appliance connection, and general equipment supply where cord-and-plug is appropriate.

Verify the cord ampacity, voltage rating, plug configuration, and length suit the equipment and the available receptacle. Confirm that cord connection is permitted for the specific installation, since electrical code restricts cord-and-plug connection for certain permanently installed equipment. Inspect the cord for damage before use, avoid routing where it will be walked on or pinched, and never remove the grounding pin to fit a two-wire receptacle.

Brand

Southwire

SKU

9709SW8808

Category

Power Cords

Weight

0.45 lbs

Dimensions

7.50" x 2.20" x 1.50"

Price

$12.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

3.6 / 5.0