Gman7711 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Just got done cutting 18-2 spt-2 wire into 15' cords and the vampire plugs are too small! Do they make different sizes, our should I have used 20awg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Sounds like the plugs are for spt-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLD Kevin Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Just got done cutting 18-2 spt-2 wire into 15' cords and the vampire plugs are too small! Do they make different sizes, our should I have used 20awg?Yes. SPT1 and SPT2 vamp plugs. Sounds like you have SPT1.I believe the wires itself is the same between the two, just the jacket is thicker on the SPT2. KevinEdit: George beat me to the answer. Edited November 12, 2012 by CLD Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Back to the store......... Thanks for the info guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Fixed! Went from a 2 pack for $1.29 to $1.99 for one. But at least they're waterproof and 15 amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymac Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I believe sp2 wire is 16 gauge and sp1 wire is 18 gauge. (of course sp2 had more insulation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 I believe sp2 wire is 16 gauge and sp1 wire is 18 gauge. (of course sp2 had more insulation).Spt-1 & 2 both come in a verity of sizes. spt-1 has a smaller jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am not a hands on expert. But I read alot, and from my readings. SPT-1 and SPT-2, the difference is the thickness of the jacket. Has nothing to do with the wire gage, 16 vs 18 ga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am not a hands on expert. But I read alot, and from my readings. SPT-1 and SPT-2, the difference is the thickness of the jacket. Has nothing to do with the wire gage, 16 vs 18 ga.Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am not a hands on expert. But I read alot, and from my readings. SPT-1 and SPT-2, the difference is the thickness of the jacket. Has nothing to do with the wire gage, 16 vs 18 ga.And you can get SPT1 or SPT2 in either gauge so always read the specs rather than assuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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