American Power Cords
American Power Cords NEMA 6-15P
All NEMA 6 devices are three-wire grounding devices (hot-hot-ground) used for 208 and 240 V circuits and rated for 250 V maximum, with the 6-15, 6-20 and 6-30 being grounding versions of the 2-15, 2-20 and 2-30, respectively. The 6-15 resembles the 5-15, but with collinear horizontal pins, spaced 23/32 in (18.256 mm) center-to-center. The 20 A plug has a blade rotated 90C, and the 6-20R receptacle may have a T-shaped hole, to accept both 6-15P and 6-20P plugs.
6-15R and 6-20R receptacles are usually manufactured on the same assembly line as "Industrial" or "Commercial" grade 5-15R and 5-20R receptacles, with all 4 receptacles sharing the same "triple wipe" T contacts behind the varying faceplates. The faceplate bonded onto the receptacle determines the final configuration of the receptacle.
The 30 A plug and socket look similar to the 15 A one but larger. The higher-current versions are rare, with twist-locking plugs such as L6-30 or direct wiring more common. Generally 6-series non-locking plugs are used for such appliances as large room air conditioners, commercial kitchen equipment, and the occasional home arc welder. Single-phase 6-50 is commonly used on farms for silo unloaders, and is used with a 6-gauge flexible power cord up to 200 ft (61 m) long. Some manufacturers of electric vehicle charging stations equip their 30-40 A Level 2 EVSEs with a 6-50 plug on a short cord, though it is becoming less common, with manufacturers now favoring the more common 14-50 plug.
NEMA 6 devices, while specified as 250 V, may be used for either 208 or 240 V circuits, generally depending on whether the building has a three-phase or split-phase power supply, respectively. The NEMA 6-20R or 6-30R found in many hotel rooms is typically supplied with three-phase 208 V.
- LABELVALUE
- ModelUL03C(NEMA 6-15P)
- Group Model
- Models Description3-Pole 3 Wire Plug
- StandardStandard UL817 UL62 UL1581
- Voltage125V 250V
- Amperage10V 13A 15A
- Conductors3 Poles 3 Wires
- Jacket MaterialPVC/Rubber
- Temperature Rating60C
- Plug Weight32g
- ColorBlack is standard but any color available
- Environmental ComplianceROHS REACH PAHS
- ConductorIEC 60320 C13 / IEC 60320 C19 Plug
- TestingHi-Pot (Dielectric Withstanding Voltage), Polarity (pinout) and Continuity
- Country of OriginCHINA
- Other Value
Rating
18AWG 10A/250V
16AWG 13A/250V
14AWG 15A/250V
UL03C | 6-15P | 18 | SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW, ST, STW, STO, STOW, STOO, STOOW | 10/250 |
16 | SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW, ST, STW, STO, STOW, STOO, STOOW | 13/250 | ||
14 | SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW | 15/250 |