Extension Cord Sizing

[NickC]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I know this is going to be a dumb question but I can't seem to find a definitive answer. What is the problem with always using a thicker extension cord than is necessary as long as I don't go longer than is necessary? So would there be a problem with replacing all of my cheap extension cords with outdoor rated, grounded, 10 gauge contractor extension cords? (Other than the cost).

[Mike-ycku]

What kind of extension cord do I need for washer pressure outdoor

[arnicaortega]

I need to use an extension cord to a refrigerator what would be the best cord to use?

[andrewjoseph]

Good video.. I have a fan blower for a bounce house. It’s a 2 hp. Says 6 to 13 amp when running the house . What type of extension cord should I run? What gauge?

[lesliecas]

Does this information change if two extension cords are connected together and THEN plugged into an appliance?

[joehyundaitech]

Tim hi what is the best set up my my current situaton . my nearset outlet is to far for my work area. just got a 33 gal air compressor will be working aprox a little more then 25 feet away from my nearest outlet what size gauge ext hose and what lenth air hose ? the compressor is rated for 15 amps

[portageeboy]

I need to run 5000btu AC on an extension chord to my garage window. Is there a safe way?

[crand]

My garage has 15 Amp breakers and I think it should be 20 amps by code. Am I right?

[otissmith]

Sir I just bought a KArcher K1700 1700 PSI what is the best Extension Cord I Need to wash my Car outside our garage? roughly 100 feet.

[romanticwarrior]

I have a DuroMax XP5250EH generator. Is a 10gauge cord sufficient to run to my fridge, fans etc. safely and can I plug it into a power strip?

[UHFStation]

I purchased an electric leaf blower. The farthest distance in the yard to the nearest outdoor plug is 135Ft. I assume I need a really thick extension cord? I think 150FT is the longest cord I've seen online.

[bltefft]

Hi, I have 2 questions - My new Greenworks electric 3000 psi pressure washer says 14 Amps in its manual. (1) Using your formula, I calculated that it pulls 1, 680 Watts. So, I'm thinking a 12 Amp extension cord (10-ft long) would do me right, correct? Also the pressure washer comes with a 2-prong-in on its cord. (2) is there any reason why I can't plug a 2-prong cord into a 3-prong outdoor extension cord?

[arnaldofpolanco]

hey what's the best extension cord to run outside

[OCrush]

What's a good extension cord for an 8 amp tree trimmer?

[racerx]

What does it mean when it says 12-3 or 12-2. They are both 12 gauge. Does the number of conducting wires mean anything

[WreckDiver]

...and some extension cords have really thick insulation with very small wires. How many times I've seen "Heavy Duty Extension" cords that are 16Ga or even 18Ga. These are HEAVY cords, but yikes. 20A = 12Ga, 15A = 14Ga for short runs. If you need to run 100' at 15A, get a 12Ga cord...

[ZiggySmallz]

So an easier way to visualize the formula is amps x volts = watts or watts / volts = amps and in Canada you could usually find both amps and watts on the sticker of most appliances if not then it's probably from another country

[mattmccaslin]

$50.00 for 15 min consultation? Damn Tim you rollling in that cash?

[robhegstrom]

Just get a 100' 10/3 with the sjeoow jacket. Expensive as all hell but youll never need any other cords and it will work in every environment you throw it in.

[qray]

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