Can I use a 16/3 50 foot extension cord with this? Or do I need something with a stronger gauge?
1125264
NO. You will burn up the motor. The longer the cord, the lower the number on the cord needs to be. I believe that we are using a 12 and have had great success and are not having issues. Our cord is a 50 ft as well.
1125265
Manual says for 6 to 10 amp rating, use a minimum of 16 gauge for 26-50 foot cord. 14 Gauge for 51 to 100 foot cord. I use 16 gauge on a 25 foot cord. Larger is always better especially if you are going through tall grass or Bermuda like me. Hope this helps.
1266695
You need a 12 gauge extension cord. Not sure about 150 ft. I use a 12 gauge 100 ft cord and it works fine.
1594126
16 awg is typically more than adequate. 14 gauge could be used for really long runs (over 100ft), or if you are pushing a lot of power to large front channels.
2115745
I use a standard outdoor extension cord. You can purchase one right here, make sure it's for outdoor use. No problem. Mine is 50' but you may not need one that long. I was all over my house with it.
1876157
That would be nice. But, no. You will need a good quality outdoor extension chord. I would suggest 100 ft.
225852
I use a 100 ft extension cord, no problems with over heating. The cord I use, would be considered heavy duty, but not the most expensive brand. Use something that you could run a circular saw or similar type of products.
1972534
I'm sure you can extend the length with no problem. Just buy the correct gauge and use good connectors. It would be a very easy project.
933441
You can use any length of extension cord you wish. The length limit of each cord seems to be 100 ft. If you need additional length just add another extension cord. I would recommend purchasing the heaviest gauge (thickness of the copper alloy hidden inside the protective outer plastic cover on the cord), cord that you can afford but as far as any length limit in total, there isn't any. I have used three 100' cords as that is all I require. I might suggest the purchase of a cord reel unless you enjoy untangling long sections of wire.
1526471
As a 50 foot cord it is pretty manageable. It is the medium duty, heavy gauge wire so it can certainly can get in a tussle if you let it. The heavy duty cords are the real bear. If you are running 15 amps or less this is the cord you want. Anything more than 15 amps you need the next size up. Less than 10 amps, you may want to step down and get the more flexible cord at a higher gauge.
325799
The manual states you should only use an extension cord rated for outdoor use ... but does not mention gauge. The Home Depot website offers a buyers guide for extension cords. Basically you want to ensure the most power getting to the blower and not being consumed by the cord so there are two factors, wire gauge and length. The bigger the wire and the shorter the cord the lower the resistance so for 12 Amps using a 100 ft cord you should use at least a 14 gauge cord or larger. If you are interested in the larger 18 Amp blower you would need a 10 gauge. It's best to reference an extension cord buyers guide to determine what size cord will best meet your needs for the length of cord you will need.
340565
Depends on the Gauge. You need to use a think gauge cable. I have it using a normal gauge at 20 Ft. Hope this helps.
107811
It will work fine as long as your not gonna use more than 50-75 feet of extension cord. Any longer and Id go with a 12 gauge cord
1316225
I would suggest a 14 gauge 25' or 50'. If you use lighter cord you will feel the cord heating up from the elec draw.Home Depot has some good prices on them. Don't scrimp and grab a 12 gauge.
854604
Your best bet is a 16 guage heavy duty cord. Now depending on the lenght of the cord, the manual may recommend a 14 guage. These cords btw, come in different colors.
1062737
less than 12", you need an extension cord. Buy the 100 foot cord they offer you for under $30, it's a good deal and it lets you cover a lot of ground, just be careful not to run over it and cut it or you will be needing electrical tape to splice it back together!
1280588
Not being very cautious, I used 3-100 foot 14 ga extensions, and knotted the cords where they joined to avoid pulling them apart. Have had no problems.
1089770
14 gauge is good for up to 15 amps. I have been using outdoor extension cords that the ends are bad or has been cut or damaged, just don't use the bad section. Just keep you lengths as short as possible to avoid voltage drop.