inGearX3.1415 9265 join:2000-06-11 New York |
What Extension Cord to get?I want to get an extension cord - and it would sound simple - but some are: 10-FT for $18.16 - » www.amazon.com/Panamax-3 ··· 9&sr=1-7and then there are others are 80-Foot for $17.35 - » www.amazon.com/Coleman-C ··· &sr=1-24Why? I'm not sure... does it make any difference? 15-amp vs 13-amp I want to be able to use it for a BBQ grill Do you think the link to 80-foot one is a good choice? Thank you all... |
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DataDocMy avatar looks like me, if I was 2D. Premium Member join:2000-05-14 Hedgesville, WV ·StarLink ·HughesNet
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DataDoc
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2007-Jul-18 7:28 pm
Make sure it has the capacity to carry the load. "The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 4,700 residential fires originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 persons and injuring some 280 others." Here's the difference between old #18 and new #16 cords: » www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pub ··· 032.htmlThis page has some good tips: » www.bmillerengineering.c ··· nsio.htm |
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Greg_Z Premium Member join:2001-08-08 Springfield, IL |
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The difference is the wire size. Personally, if it is for something like a grill, you are better off putting in an outlet closer to where the grill is (GFCI outlet) and that way, you are not creating a tripping hazard.
Also DataDoc, most of those fires where caused by use of old extension cords (ie cheapo 18ga two prongers) overloaded. A good extension cord will be on the min. 12awg, and with a GFCI end on it. |
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DataDocMy avatar looks like me, if I was 2D. Premium Member join:2000-05-14 Hedgesville, WV ·StarLink ·HughesNet
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DataDoc
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2007-Jul-18 7:45 pm
said by Greg_Z:Also DataDoc, most of those fires where caused by use of old extension cords (ie cheapo 18ga two prongers) overloaded. A good extension cord will be on the min. 12awg, and with a GFCI end on it. Good point, there's probably still millions of them still out there. |
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Greg_Z
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2007-Jul-18 7:51 pm
When I was in the Navy, we never kept extension cords for over a couple years. Once they where Meg'd and found not good, they where tossed. Problem is, consumers do not like to part with bad stuff, and keep it forever.
My wife bought a Purple 100' that ended up getting paint on it (oops) when I painted our garage. |
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signmeuptoo94Bless you Howie Premium Member join:2001-11-22 NanoParticle |
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I STRONGLY suggest a 20 AMP ratted cord, especially if it will be a long run, if not, 15 AMP minimum. |
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93388818 (banned)It's cool, I'm takin it back join:2000-03-14 Dallas, TX 1 edit |
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I have a few of these. They're GREAT and I love them. » www.amazon.com/Coleman-C ··· 1&sr=1-2What I really like is the LED embedded into the female end of the plug. Quick spot check, to see if you have power. |
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Warzau
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2007-Jul-18 11:29 pm
I got something similar at Costco, has a LED on the end and they included a nifty 3 way plug with a LED as well. |
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inGearX3.1415 9265 join:2000-06-11 New York |
inGearX
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2007-Jul-20 10:16 am
» www.amazon.com/Coleman-C ··· 4&sr=1-1what about this - the price is good - but how many Amps is it? |
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PapaJoe
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2007-Jul-20 10:44 am
Coleman Cable 14/3 = 15a max |
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inGearX3.1415 9265 join:2000-06-11 New York |
said by PapaJoe:Coleman Cable 14/3 = 15a max Thank you, but how did you calculate that? |
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Splitpair Premium Member join:2000-07-29 Cow Towne |
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said by inGearX:I want to be able to use it for a BBQ grill Thank you all... To spin a rotisserie or to power an electric grill? The first requires almost no power but should have GFCI protection and the second will require a rather hefty copper cord and should also have GFCI protection. Wayne |
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said by inGearX:said by PapaJoe:Coleman Cable 14/3 = 15a max Thank you, but how did you calculate that? Easy the code states 14 AWG wire will be protected with a 15 amp breaker. Now you can run many more amps down a 14 AWG cord but it will have an excessive voltage drop and will become quite warm. Wayne |
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The only way for us to tell you, inGearX, is for you to give us the BBQ's electrical load (in Watts, Amps, or VA). This should either be listed on a metal nameplate on the BBQ, or in the specifications in it's instruction book. Maybe it could be found on-line, as well.
Without this information, I would say at 80 feet, use a 10/3 heavy-duty extension cord. |
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inGearX3.1415 9265 join:2000-06-11 New York |
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2007-Jul-24 12:45 pm
right - thank you everyone said by whizkid3:The only way for us to tell you, inGearX, is for you to give us the BBQ's electrical load (in Watts, Amps, or VA). This should either be listed on a metal nameplate on the BBQ, or in the specifications in it's instruction book. Maybe it could be found on-line, as well. Without this information, I would say at 80 feet, use a 10/3 heavy-duty extension cord. I'll check the specifications when I get home - buy it is similar to this one » www.amazon.com/George-Fo ··· 5&sr=8-3 |
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inGearX
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2007-Jul-27 11:38 pm
Some may find this useful - this is from Coleman cable box that I just got:
Gauge: AMPS: 16/2 13A 0'-50' 10A 50'-100'
16/3 13A 0'-50' 10A 50'-100'
14/3 15A 0'-50' 13A 50'-100'
12/3 15A 0'-100'
10/3 15A 0'-100' |
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Which one did you buy? |
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