Southwire 2587SW8802 12/3 Heavy-Duty 15-Amp SJTW High Visibility General Purpose Extension Cord with Lighted End, 25'
Features
- LIGHTED END shows power is on and cord is ready to use
- WATERPROOF flexible vinyl jacket provides protection of the cord against moisture, abrasion, and sunlight
- HIGHLY VISIBLE bright yellow jacket provides extra safety as well as prevents loss and theft on jobsites
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- EXTRA DURABLE oversized, clear molded plug prevent accidental bending or breaking and UL listed for your safety
- HEAVY DUTY 25 foot all-copper wire extension cord recommended for use with heavy duty equipment and tools
- 15 Amps, 125 Volts, 1875 Watts
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Product Specs
- Amps:
- 15 Amps
- Batteries Required :
- No
- Certifications And Listings:
- cULus
- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb :
- No
- Cord Construction Style Tubed Pressure Filled :
- Filled
- Csa Certified:
- Yes
- Direct Burial:
- No
- Energy Guide Label Required:
- No
- Flame Retardant:
- No
- Gauge:
- 3-Dec
- Gauge Conductor:
- 3-Dec
- Grounded:
- Yes
- Indoor Outdoor:
- Outdoor
- Insulation Material Pvc Tpe Rubber :
- PVC
- Item Depth:
- 6.5
- Item Volume Cubic Feet:
- 1
- Item Weight:
- 3.266
- Master Pack Height:
- 9
- Max Min Temperature F :
- -40 to 140 F
- Maximum Temp C:
- 60
- Maximum Temp F:
- 140
- Minimum Temp C:
- -40
- Minimum Temp F:
- -40
- Nmfc Classification:
- 63036-3
- Number Of Outlets:
- 1
- Od:
- .435"
- Package Length:
- 6
- Packaging Type:
- Sleeve
- Plug Color:
- Clear
- Plug Configuration:
- NEMA 5-15P
- Receptacle Color:
- Clear
- Shielded:
- No
- Solar Powered :
- No
- Swing Arm :
- No
- Tier Qty Pallet:
- 4
- Wattage Watts :
- 1875
- Wet Location Use:
- No
- Product Voltage:
- 125
- Product Color:
- Yellow
- Product Material:
- SJTW
Southwire 25878302 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I run a 15-amp circular saw or compressor on the Southwire 2587SW8802 25-foot cord?
Yes. The Southwire 2587SW8802 is rated 15 amps at 125 volts, 1875 watts, on 12 AWG three-conductor copper, which is the gauge you want for a full 15-amp tool load over 25 feet. It has a grounded NEMA 5-15P plug and a single grounded outlet, so standard corded power tools land on it directly.
2) Is this extension cord OK to leave outside on a jobsite in rain or snow?
It is an outdoor-rated SJTW cord with a waterproof flexible vinyl jacket that resists moisture, abrasion, and sunlight, so temporary outdoor use is what it is built for. Two limits to respect: it is not approved for wet location use and it is not direct burial, so do not run it through standing water, bury it, or leave it as permanent wiring.
3) Does this cord carry a UL or CSA listing for use on a commercial jobsite?
It is cULus listed and CSA certified, and the oversized clear molded plug is UL listed. That covers the usual jobsite and facility requirement for listed temporary power cordsets. Note it is not flame retardant rated, so it should not be substituted where a flame-retardant cord is specified.
4) Will this cord stay flexible in winter, and can it handle hot attic work?
The rated range is -40 to 140 degrees F (-40 to 60 C), so cold-weather outdoor use and hot attic or mechanical-room work are both inside spec. The PVC insulation is what sets that ceiling, so keep it off hot manifolds and lamp housings.
5) What does the lighted end on this Southwire cord actually do?
The lighted connector end glows when the cord is energized, so you can confirm from across a room that the circuit is live and the cord is ready before you plug a tool in. It is a troubleshooting aid, not a surge protector or a breaker, and there is only one outlet on the end.
6) Can I plug a power strip or splitter into this to run three tools at once?
Physically yes, but the total draw still has to stay under 15 amps and 1875 watts, because that is the cord's ceiling regardless of how many outlets you hang off it. The cord itself ends in a single grounded outlet. If you need multiple simultaneous loads, run separate circuits rather than stacking them on one 25-foot cordset.
7) Why order a bright yellow cord instead of a black one for rental or jobsite use?
The high-visibility yellow jacket makes the cord easy to spot as a trip hazard and hard to walk off with, which is why crews and rental fleets buy yellow. Both the plug and the receptacle housings are clear, so they stand out against the yellow and let you see the lighted end clearly.
8) What is the Southwire part number to reorder this 25-foot lighted-end cord?
Order Southwire 25878302, also printed as catalog number 2587SW8802. It is the 25-foot 12/3 SJTW yellow cord with the lighted single outlet and NEMA 5-15P plug.
9) How is the Southwire 25878302 cord packaged for stocking a supply room?
Each cord ships in a sleeve rather than a box and the individual item weighs about 3.266 lb with roughly 1 cubic foot of volume, which matters if you are binning a quantity on shelving. Pallet tier quantity is 4.
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Does the Southwire 25878302 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Southwire 25878302 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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