SOOW Cord Sizes

[MrJLH]

Can some one explain why type SOOW stops at #2 AWG in the NEC 400.5 (A)(1)

Thanks

 

[augie47]

Might have something to do with the listing but I see Southwire does not manufacturer it larger than #2.

Type G is available thru 500 kcmil.m (3c=85# per ft)

 

[Cow]

It's probably because most use Type W or some other variation for sizes larger than that. I know we do. Especially because Type W has a higher ampacity for any given size over SOOW.