I need a 50" extension cord....what gauge should I be gettting?
650655
I use a relatively low gauge but am out of town so can't say accurately. Mine is NOT the heavy "round" wire.
650656
I've run it on typical orange 16 guage 100 foot the past few years without a problem. No overheating or anything. I run our 11 amp Edge Hog on the 10 amp cord as well without trouble.
650657
You should use a 16 gauge extension cord for 50 feet. If you move to 100 feet you would need to increase the gauge to 14.
650658
According to the manual, for 50 feet you need a 16 gauge extension cord. Just in case for 100 feet you need a 14 gauge cord.
1778040
I haven't had a problem with a 50' extension cord with 14 ga. wire. If you want to go 100', you should probably use 12 ga.
1710102
should be 16 gauge, see link, http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge-d_730.html, but i believe the warranty will be void if you alter the cables, check the warranty statement.
1354602
I would recommend 12/3 extension cord... All my extension cords are 12/3...Hoe that helps you out... DJ
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.
1429731
You're way over thinking this just find an outdoor rated cord. If you want longer than 50ft get a 12 gauge cord and less than 50 ft get a 14 gauge cord. If your really concerned this cord is marked SJTW in the description and that means its a hard service weather resistant cord. If your getting a cord for a lawn mower I would recomend that brightest color jacket you can find... helps in avoiding running it over
792578
You need to buy one. I use a 10-foot length, and therefore selected a rubber jacketed 12-3 (12 AWG with 3 copper conductors). Don't use 'zip cord', it is to small in gauge.Green wire goes to ground ("ground symbol" / left)White wire goes to nuetral ("N" / center)Black wire goes to load ("L" / right)Wire the plug in the same way.
2132008
Why would you need a 50 amp cord for a 6.5 amp appliance?Technically an "Extension cord" is never considered "permanent" as far as the electric codes go etc. etc. but leaving a cord always connected really makes no difference than unplugging it daily- who cares right?Good luck :-) When in doubt call your local electrician; they are always happy to help and give the most correct information for your area-Cheers!
257110
Please check your owner's manual. It will give the amps of your unit. It should also say what gauge extension to use, depending on the length of the extension. If not, there will be Web sites that will give the gauge for the amps and length.
2013153
I used a 50 ft. extension when I used mine and had no trouble. The voltage draw isn't continuous so I would expect no trouble.
870200
You should be able to extend to 50 feet, the only thing is go with a 18 or 22 gage wire not 20 gage.
750570
The cord I purchased was a 50amp 30ft. I cannot tell you about this one. mine said 30ft.
750569
The extension cord I purchased is a 50amp 30' cord. However, this picture seems to show a much shorter cord that the one I have. My cord is heavy and seems like a much bigger coil that what is pictured. Hopefully, this just a misprint for the picture. The price is about what I paid for my 30' cord.
1074524
I would get a 4 gauge wireing kit, brand doesn't really matter as long as it's good quality and is a true 4 guage kit. It would probably cost around 30-40$
701872
12 or 14 gauge will be fine. But if the cord is over 20ft, I would use 12 gauge.
1848451
The mower's connection is 2 prong FEMALE, so any 2 or 3 prong connection will work. What's more important is the gauge of the extension cord. I have a 14 gauge 100ft extension cord. For a 50, 75 and 100ft cord, 14 gauge is recommended. For 150ft, you'll need a 12 gauge cord. http://www.homedepot.com/c/factors_to_consider_when_choosing_extension_cords_HT_BG_EL
837493
Absolutely not. This item is rated at 13A as its maximum capacity, but that applies only for short periods. Carrying such a load for 20+ minutes would overheat the cord, shortening its life and possibly causing insulation to soften, risking an internal short-circuit. Furthermore, with only a 50 ft. length, you'd be tempted to add on a second extension cord, which makes the overheating problem even worse. For 50 ft., you need 14 gauge (14/3); for 100 ft., you need 12 gauge (12/3); 200 ft. => 10 gauge; and so on.