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jcboxlot
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John, York PA.
#2 extension cord
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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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DivotMaker
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Re: #2 extension cord
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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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Tony from NW Arkansas
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1stlink
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Re: #2 extension cord
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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..
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Barrel99
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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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Arnie near Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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jcboxlot
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John, York PA.
Re: #2 extension cord
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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".
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DivotMaker
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Re: #2 extension cord
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January 19, 2015, 09:39:38 PM »
Good deal, John!
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Tony from NW Arkansas
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goldentouch
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Re: #2 extension cord
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January 30, 2015, 03:06:06 PM »
I use a 25 ft 12/3 commerical grade without any problems.
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