molded 220V power cord source?

[Rollie Meyers]

Which type of receptacle do you plan to use? Molded cords are commonly available in dryer (NEMA 10-30) and range (NEMA 14-50) type receptacles if you want to use that type.
You can identify your connector type here:
http://www.stayonline.com/reference-...ght-blade.aspx

A NEMA 10-30 is not a grounding type device,it's a dual voltage device line, line,& neutral.....

[Josiah Bartlett]

A NEMA 10-30 is not a grounding type device,it's a dual voltage device line, line,& neutral.....

Oops- that was 10-30P, superseded in code by 14-30P. A lot of older homes used the 10-30P, mine included. Probably not a good idea to use for equipment anymore but can still be purchased.

[Rollie Meyers]

Oops- that was 10-30P, superseded in code by 14-30P. A lot of older homes used the 10-30P, mine included. Probably not a good idea to use for equipment anymore but can still be purchased.

NEMA 10-30 & 10-50 devices are still code acceptable for EXISTING installations for clothes dryers & ranges.

[Steven DeMars]

If you want something durable, buy SO cord by the foot & a "quality" plug.

Assemble correctly & you have something that will take the wear & tear of a shop & be safe. It will be around for life & won't fall apart when you unplug it. Besides, do you really want to smell that "nauseous" odor put off by Chinese plastic & rubber. One thing I like about my shop is the fact I can retreat to a room full of well made "things" that produces well made "things". And of course, the sweet smell of wood . . . .

I personally have no desire to have power routed through a bunch of molded Chinese devices 24/7. They make "look pretty", but they are junk.

With electrical work, junk = fire

Just my 2 cents . . .
Steve