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Reusing cable for diy?

I have a floor machine with a 50ft cable that I'll be replacing soon. It's been in regular use the past five years--*maybe* as much as one week of disuse once or twice in that time. As a whole, I'm uncomfortable with the nicks. But there are several lengths that look practically perfect. It's thickly shielded with grey rubber. Would it be unwise to re-purpose this cord for a few diy power cord projects? Relevant (maybe) stats: Power Cord: 14-3 ST Fixed; Voltage: 115V/60Hz; Motor: 1.5 HP / DC Rectified. Thanks, Michael
poprhetor
poprhetor OP
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Thanks for the reply, Elizabeth. Everything is still in good shape that way. When I pull the trigger on a new cord, I'll store this one for those projects.
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ozzy
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Poprhetor , I would not waste the time with that cable.
poprhetor OP
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Just not up to snuff?
elizabeth
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Stuff? well if you expect 'audiophile' quality powercords out of it. Since stuff Like "acrolink' power cable sells for $170. per meter for the raw wire, and the connectors to go with it are in the hundred buck range, or neotech NEP1001 at $1000. per meter for the bare wire.. i think your reuse of an old wire is not in the same catagory as the 'audiophile' one.
Then you can buy decent complete powercords in the under $100. range which are good, but the audiophile snob may stick up his/her nose at them too

If YOU feel comfortable using the wire, then use it.
I bought some MilSpec Teflon insulated 12 gauge wire off eBay and use it for stuff. It is not 'Audiophile Approved', But i can live with my choices.
poprhetor OP
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Fair enough. If it amuses me to work with it, then I will. I won't go into it with any illusions or misplaced excitement.
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