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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 2 & 2D - The Middle Kid => Topic started by: jcboxlot on January 11, 2015, 02:30:19 PM

Title: #2 extension cord
Post by: jcboxlot on January 11, 2015, 02:30:19 PM

Ok to use or not on a #2.  I got a perm base at auction and need to run 6-8 foot in addition to one on smoker.

OK or nope?

Cord specs to look for ?

I searched and didn’t see see too much negative.


Thanks

Title: Re: #2 extension cord
Post by: DivotMaker on January 11, 2015, 02:34:56 PM

I use a 50' 12/3 contractor-grade cord with no problems.  Stay away from 14/3 unless it's like 10', imo.

Title: Re: #2 extension cord
Post by: 1stlink on January 11, 2015, 03:15:40 PM

I agree with Tony that a 10 foot 14 gage would not be a problem.

14 gage wire is rated at: 15 amps, 1800 watts @ 120 volts which will easily carry the load of a #2.
Length is another consideration because of voltage drop. Tony's 12/3 is super imho..

Title: Re: #2 extension cord
Post by: Barrel99 on January 11, 2015, 11:31:31 PM

Like Tony I have used a 50' 12/3 contractor-grade cord without any problems.

Title: Re: #2 extension cord
Post by: jcboxlot on January 19, 2015, 04:38:04 PM

12/3 worked perfect.  Thanks for the info.  Found a 10" on ebay.  Tricky to find those under 50".

John

Title: Re: #2 extension cord
Post by: DivotMaker on January 19, 2015, 09:39:38 PM

Good deal, John! 

Title: Re: #2 extension cord
Post by: goldentouch on January 30, 2015, 03:06:06 PM

I use a 25 ft 12/3 commerical grade without any problems.