{"product_id":"cord-black-16-2-spt","title":"CORD BLACK 16\/2 SPT","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"4e368b60-8d9f-4ea5-b511-5abf46b25305\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-213\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) 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parallel “zip cord” style wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gquwrv\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e16 AWG, 2-conductor SPT (Service Parallel Thermoplastic) black cord\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"288\"\u003elamps, small appliances, light-duty power, and low-voltage electrical applications\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"51wp7a\" data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eBreakdown of the code\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sf62uu\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eSPT\u003c\/strong\u003e → Service Parallel Thermoplastic cord (flat zip-style wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfpj38\" data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eBLACK\u003c\/strong\u003e → Jacket color (black insulation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ynusdz\" data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e → 16 AWG conductor size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aue9ng\" data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e → 2 conductors (hot + neutral)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"522\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"x9uv27\" data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bayzdk\" data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eWire type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPT-1 or SPT-2 style flat cord (varies by manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v0pd2t\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (parallel, bonded flat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q20cr2\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 AWG copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lfnbhy\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eVoltage rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 125V (light-duty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oe57ft\" data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible PVC thermoplastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17jav2c\" data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eUse rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-duty \/ indoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u449af\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eWhat it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17bi6gk\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eLamp wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10opm7d\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eSmall appliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rf5bcr\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eExtension cords (light duty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cr4ucc\" data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eHoliday\/temporary lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lxpk7x\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eReplacement cord sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"85rnws\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eDIY low-power electrical assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"146fnh7\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eImportant limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19my3qy\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e❌ Not for in-wall wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1anih4r\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e❌ Not for conduit or building branch circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rb1rqq\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e❌ Not for high-amperage loads (like HVAC or receptacles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rei6q8\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e✔ Designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eflexible, exposed cord use 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