Nippon Labs 16AWG 1-to-2 Power Cord Splitter, Black NEMA 5-15P to 5-15R x2, SJT

A 16 AWG splitter cord: one NEMA 5-15P plug to two NEMA 5-15R receptacles, moulded end to end in an SJT jacket. The two-way version of the same idea — turn a single awkward outlet into a pair without adding a power strip.

16/3 UL SJT 60°C BLACK COLOR NEMA 5-15P TO NEMA 5-15R*2

• Split one NEMA 5-15 plug into two NEMA 5-15 receptacles.
• Ideal solution for eliminating extra bulky cords and reducing clutter.
• This heavy duty 16 AWG power cord is fully molded for durability.
• The cable is UL listed.
• All relevant materials are complied with RoHS and REACH directive.

What it's for

• Two devices, one outlet, no room for a strip.
• Behind desks and displays where a right-angle strip still will not fit.
• Adding a second outlet at the end of an extension run.
• Point-of-sale and kiosk builds with limited internal space.

Good to know

Does splitting reduce the power available?
The outlets share one supply, so the total draw is what matters, not the number of sockets. Two small loads are what this is for.

Can I chain a second splitter onto it?
It will physically fit, but chaining splitters makes it easy to lose track of total load and adds contact points. If you need four outlets, a rated power strip is the better answer.

What does 16 AWG mean here?
AWG is conductor thickness, and the scale runs backwards — a lower number is a thicker wire. At 16 AWG this cord is built to carry its rated 13A at 125V without the conductors heating up. A thinner cord with a higher AWG number carries less current.

What is a SJT jacket?
SJT is a thermoplastic-jacketed, hard-service cord — the heavier, more abrasion-resistant jacket used on equipment and rack cords.

How much load can I actually put on it?
The cord is rated 13A at 125V. The usual engineering practice is to keep a continuous load at or below 80% of a circuit or cord rating and leave headroom for inrush when equipment powers on, so size the cord to the equipment rather than to the outlet.

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Power cord types explained · Extension and splitter power cords