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delliottg
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Initially Posted - 07/03/2007 :  15:34:12  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Anyone got a shorepower pigtail they don't need anymore? My new marina has proper waterproof 30amp risers, and I need a pigtail to go to a regular extension cord. Would rather not pay WM $55 or so for one.
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 07/05/2007 :  19:11:53  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
Home Depot. If I remember correctly (no promises) the 30A male is about $16, a foot of cable for a few $, and a female Edison (technical term for 110 volt plug) is about $7.

NOTE: Watch out, the 20A plug looks similar to the 30's, but has different contacts. When in doubt make a little drawing of the slots on the outlet.

WARNING! Make sure you have a properly rated main breaker as close to the entry point in the boat as possible, as well as the proper distribution breakers. The supply is not protected untill the flow reaches 30A, a LOT more than the wiring in your boat can handle.
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Response Posted - 07/06/2007 :  17:17:42  Show Profile
Check Camping World...some times RV stuff is cheaper than boat stuff: http://www.campingworld.com/
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Response Posted - 07/11/2007 :  16:28:30  Show Profile
I had the reverse problem, big fat marine cable (came with the boat) to a regular 110 outlet at the dock. bought the parts at Home Depot and made my own. You might also find one on Ebay.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 07/11/2007 :  16:37:13  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I found the parts at HD, I want to make sure I've got the right connector before I go cutting into the 12 gauge extension cord I bought to attach it to.
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 :  06:41:55  Show Profile
David,
12ga is not rated for 30 amps, only 20 amps so I'd say you don't have the correct stuff. The cable should be 10-3 with ground. I believe it's yellow for a reason. It indicates UV and water resistant cable. I think it's type SJTO.

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">TYPE SJTO – Designed for portable tools, motors, floor maintenance equipment, hospital equipment, sound equipment, washing machines, portable lights, lamps and similar equipment. Stranded, bare copper conductors with PVC insulation. Gray or yellow PVC outer jacket. Resists water, acids, alkalies, ozone and oil. UL/CSA Approved. 300 Volts 60 Degree C.

Available in 2, 3, or 4 conductors. Internal color codes:

2 conductors: Black, White

3 conductors: Black, White, Green*

4 conductors: Black, White, Red, Green*


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Using the correct materials with 120Vac and water is pretty important and that's why the cost is high.
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