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jcboxlot

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#2 extension cord
« 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
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Re: #2 extension cord
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: #2 extension cord
« Reply #2 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..
« Last Edit: January 11, 2015, 07:00:40 PM by 1stlink »
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Re: #2 extension cord
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2015, 11:31:31 PM »
Like Tony I have used a 50' 12/3 contractor-grade cord without any problems.
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Re: #2 extension cord
« Reply #4 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


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Re: #2 extension cord
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2015, 09:39:38 PM »
Good deal, John! 
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Re: #2 extension cord
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2015, 03:06:06 PM »
I use a 25 ft 12/3 commerical grade without any problems. 
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