Cord Cap Configurations

When i look at the table saw owners manual it suggests i add a nema 6 15 plug to the end of the power cord.

Cord cap configurations. Plug a male cord mounted wiring device with the conducting pins protruding and exposed. For example high current equipment can cause a fire when plugged into an extension cord with a current rating lower than necessary. Plug p or a receptacle outlet r. Use this nema plug chart to identify a configuration by pin array or designation.

Different combinations of contact blade widths shapes orientation and. Additional configurations are defined in the ansi nema wd 6 standard which cover higher voltages 3 phase applications and specific purposes such as travel trailers. Or should i add a 6 20 outlet in the shed and a 6 20 plug to the table saw s power cord. Do should i add a 6 15 outlet in shed and 6 15 plug to the table saw s power cord.

This type device should never be wired to make the exposed pins live while unplugged. Sometimes the cords used to plug in dual voltage 120 v 240 v equipment are rated only for 125 v so care must be taken by. Nema connectors are power plugs and receptacles used for ac mains electricity in north america and other countries that use the standards set by the us national electrical manufacturers association nema wiring devices are made in current ratings from 15 to 60 amperes a with voltage ratings from 125 to 600 volts v. I wanted to get your thoughts.

Decoding nema plugs and receptacles nema x5 15p p indicates plug or receptacle p is plug r is receptacle or socket 15 indicates the current rating and standard values are 15 amps 20 amps 30 amps 5. The nema plug chart provides technical drawings and specifications for nema straight blade plugs connectors receptacles inlets outlets and cords.