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It seems like 6/3 + 8/1 (for ground) is often indicated as acceptable where 6/4 is. That can be a little lighter and less expensive.

 

But don't be tempted by the good prices on the SJT stuff marketed to the RV folks. Those jackets are really thin and easy to tear. SOOW all the way!

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Here is an example 6/3-8/1 SOW branded by the folks making the most commong spider boxes (CEP)

 

http://www.amazon.com/CEP-6400M-Temporary-Power-Cord/dp/B0012N9UHI

 

Ericson also markets one: http://products.ericson.com/item/bution-50-amp-oscar-power-feeder-cords-accessories/accessories/pn-1504

 

In my (limited) experience the genuine Hubbel brand cord ends are worth getting. I have one cord with ends from Marinco (a lower end Hubbel line). These are harder to assemble, not as well designed, get out of round easier, harder to connect, and just generally feel cheap. When you are working with 220V / 50A you don't want to mess around with inferior components. Due to their weight and awkwardness and where they are typically deployed, these cord assemblies get banged around a lot and generally abused by all. I would seek out a used Hubbel connector over a new lower grade one.

 

 

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Here is an example 6/3-8/1 SOW branded by the folks making the most commong spider boxes (CEP)

 

http://www.amazon.com/CEP-6400M-Temp.../dp/B0012N9UHI

 

Ericson also markets one: http://products.ericson.com/item/but...sories/pn-1504

 

In my (limited) experience the genuine Hubbel brand cord ends are worth getting. I have one cord with ends from Marinco (a lower end Hubbel line). These are harder to assemble, not as well designed, get out of round easier, harder to connect, and just generally feel cheap. When you are working with 220V / 50A you don't want to mess around with inferior components. Due to their weight and awkwardness and where they are typically deployed, these cord assemblies get banged around a lot and generally abused by all. I would seek out a used Hubbel connector over a new lower grade one.

 

 

Hubbell and Marinco are competitors. Hubbell has a competing brand, Hubbell Marine Electrical Products. Their offerings are first-rate, as are those from Marinco. I personally had several Marinco cordsets over the years I was in boating, and the ends never leaked or failed, and the jackets never suffered any problems. But these products are designed specifically for the marine environment and may not be suited to the different set of circumstances found in portable sound reinforcement production.

 

Edit: It should also be noted that both companies' (Hubbell and Marinco) marine shore power cordage is type STW and STOW. Marinco's ParkPower brand RV cordsets are also STW/STOW.

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