Tim Tyler Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I'm looking for suggestions on either buying or making some new 50' 10/3 stingers. I've handled the nice flexible 'Yellow Jacket' cords at the local Home Depot, but they're, um... yellow. The cords I have now are good quality but some are probably 20+ years old and have seen better days. I'll keep them for loaners though. I like the new cords that are resistant to soiling, have LED's in the female end, and are soft even in very cold temps. They're also a bit lighter too. But I've not been able to find any that are black. Should I just buy bulk and make them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Hal Smith Posted February 18, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 18, 2006 I'm looking for suggestions on either buying or making some new 50' 10/3 stingers. I've handled the nice flexible 'Yellow Jacket' cords at the local Home Depot, but they're, um... yellow. The cords I have now are good quality but some are probably 20+ years old and have seen better days. I'll keep them for loaners though. I like the new cords that are resistant to soiling, have LED's in the female end, and are soft even in very cold temps. They're also a bit lighter too. But I've not been able to find any that are black. Should I just buy bulk and make them? Tim, How many amps do you need? Production Advantage (http://www.productionadvantageonline.com/) stocks a good range of ready made stingers in 12/3 with choice of Edison, stagepin, and L5-20 plugs. They're all built on SOOW black cable. I didn't see any 12/3 Edison cables at 50' but I would bet money that they'll be glad to make up what you need at a pretty respectable price point. Edmond, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Tyler Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 good range of ready made stingers in 12/3 I'm looking for 10/3 because then I can use 20A at a distance if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted February 19, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hi, The stuff that stays soft in the cold is colloquially known as "Arctic Blue" in the UK. It's, eh, blue. Not sure what the situation is your end. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Hal Smith Posted February 19, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 19, 2006 I'm looking for 10/3 because then I can use 20A at a distance if necessary. I wondered about that - makes good sense to me. I got lucky last year, Home Depot clearanced out a 500' spool of 10/4 SOOW generator cable at 80% off. Took me about 2 seconds to jump on that deal! Edmond, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Thomas Posted February 19, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 19, 2006 I would make them, I've made a lot from 12/3 SJO, it's great busy work for a rainy day. Be sure to check that your connectors will accept the 10/3 cable, and the strain relief will lock down properly before you start ordering in bulk. Regards, JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hall Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) American Insulated Wire makes a really good stinger, and they have 10/3 in black, outdoor, flexible when cold. thier website is: http://www.aiwc.com/ to locate a dealer near you. There is also a company that will take these stingers, and imprint your company name in them for what amounts to $6/stinger. hope this helps, Mike Hall Glendale, AZ Edited February 19, 2006 by Mike Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Tyler Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks, all. I bought bulk local and made them myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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