14/3 vs. 12/3 guage 100 ft ext cord: Do I need a 12/3 gauge or will the 14/3 work fine?
1273342
That depends on the current draw of your sump pump. Most seem to be under 10A and so should be okay with the 13A this cord can offer. Do be sure though that your generator is designed to handle starting a motor -- to do so requires a sudden rush of power. Once the motor is up to speed, it goes back to a steady so the cord should be okay unless the pump cycles so frequently the cord has time to heat up with the more frequent starting overloads.
1807548
Yes you will need a cord. 14 Guage will do. Does not come in the box. It is pretty easy to start with the pull cord, I never got the Extension cord.
472366
Actually, 100' of 12 gauge (OUTDOOR!) extension cord can safely carry 12 A at 120VAC. So if you have a single 75' 12-gauge 3-wire outdoor extension cord (75' is rare in the US), it would handle it, even as it gets older. But for legal (and safety) reasons I have to tell you not to mix two cords together (say, a 50' and a 25'). I actually use a 100' 12-gauge for up to about 15-Amps, but for something that is intermittent - like an electric weed-eater. But I checked the numbers and 12-gauge constant is fine for the 12-Amps that this blower should draw.
821210
Purchase a 25 ft, 10 or 12 gauge ext cord and you will be fine. Dont plug in any other devices in that socket.
2254044
I only use 12 gauge, in the event that you may want to add lights in the future and don't want to worry how far away the transformer tou're better off with the thicker guage
1354602
I would recommend 12/3 extension cord... All my extension cords are 12/3...Hoe that helps you out... DJ
1280592
I use a 12 gage 100 ft cord with no problems so far... Any further would be too much of a voltage loss to use it without loss of power and possible motor damage. It has to be the best "tool" in the toy box that I own. I can't begin to say how satisfied I have been with it and how much I look forward to many more years of using it. Good luck with yours! You will Love it!
710349
I purchased the 12 gauge because that was recommended on a 100 foot cord for use with my snow blower. If you are using a shorter cord you can use a less aggressive gauge. Even at that gauge which is certainly more aggressive than most the cord is still flexible enough for a 67 year old woman to maneuver it around the driveway and walkways.
1073411
You will notice the motor heats up faster on 14 gauge than on 12 gauge. Use 12 or better 10 Gauge to preserve the windings in the motor. The voltage drops on thin extension cords, the longer and thinner the wire the greater the drop and the greater the long term danger to the motor windings.
2254045
16 gauge will work...if you have a problem you may want to go up to 14 gauge
325796
The top of the box specifies that a 14 gauge cord can be used up to 100', and that a 12 gauge cord should be used up to 150'.
1132954
For the cord length of 15 feet, the 14 gauge wire is fine. Manufacturer Carol Cable recommends 14 gauge as ok for 15 amps, for extension cords to 50 feet.
473807
I don't have my manual anymore, but another reviewer states, "The Mow Joe 14" has a 12 amp motor. Amazon is bundling it with a 16 gauge extension cord, despite the fact the manual states that for extension cord lengths under 100ft, a 14 gauge cord is required. For lengths of 100ft or more a 12 gauge cord is required (gauges work backward so a smaller gauge is a thicker wire)."So, in that case, it looks like the extension cord you are asking about is the right kind.
527875
Yes. But you want to keep in mind that the longer the cord the more voltage drop you will have. A 14 gauge cord is good for 15 amps and should work fine with up to about a 100 ft cord. If you need a longer cord you can play it safe and up the cord size to 12 gauge this will take into consideration the length of the wiring in the house to get from the panel to the outlet you are using on the outside (GFCI Proctected)
193472
i just bought this at bose store for $3.95 + tax. seems to be cheaper than amazon. anyway, i used 12 gauge and it's very tight but workable. probably 14 gauge will be better if not longer the 50ft.
1354601
Go with the 12/3 as others say. The smaller the number, the thicker the gauge and the more amperage you'll be able to use. This is a good cordset which I use with my 3500 watt generator.
909452
It is 14 gauge and 100' long. Remember it is never advisable to hook 2 50' cords together.