How big an extension cord?

[Eddie6th]

Re: How big an extension cord?

For brand I'm a Yellow Jacket guy! In construction we used a lot of extension cords. The Yellow Jacket ones are great and super flexible. Nothing worse than a stiff extension cord. The only down side is they are expensive, but you get what you pay for.



Almost forgot they have a lifetime warranty too.

The best power cords on the market are backed up with the best guarantee- for as long as you own a Yellow Jacket product. If for any reason you are not satisfied, return the cord to Woods for replacement.

That does look like an excellent extention.Havn't seen that here.
As you said about the lifetime warranty.....Whirlwind cables(USA)..Still got mine from 20+ years ago.
It pays to buy good quality with cables.

[BlueZero]

Re: How big an extension cord?

I did a bit of browsing around the net. Ace Hardware carries them. I'm eyeballing the 100' 12 GA but it's $65, $42 for the 50 FT. My buddy has a 100' 10 GA, that one is huge but still super flexible. Think he paid $120.

[J.S.]

Re: How big an extension cord?

Even if it's expensive,it's worth it.They last a lifetime.

Unless you're trimming your hedges with it and accidently cut...



Seriously though, I accidently made myself two entention cords last week. I had to go buy a male plug and female receptacle and right now I'm on my way out to my garage to splice that in.

[Nappers]

Re: How big an extension cord?

Excellent thread! I used a 50' 16 GA. cord on my G110 and the machine would feel warm after lengthy use. I recently bought a 50' 12 GA. cord and after lengthy use....machine and cord are both cool to the touch. I'd like to see Megs do a comprehensive test on this regarding proper cord size for the G110. Just an uneducated guess but....I think the failure rate of these machines would be reduced drastically.

I mentioned that a while ago when the "my G110 failed" threads started to show up. I would be willing to bet that a too small extenstion cord was used and it tore the machine up.

My Harbor Freight special rotary still works fine today, although not my first choice in rotaries, but I've learned the quirks it has and use it fine.

I'm glad some have taken notice to this, not only will it save your beloved G series, Flexes and rotaries, it will save your other power tools too!

Blue Zero, I'll keep an eye out for the Yellow Jacket.

I bought my green one years ago and it wasn't too bad but I think it was a cheapo from my local Ace Hardware. But it works.

[Poki]

Re: How big an extension cord?

Excellent thread! I used a 50' 16 GA. cord on my G110 and the machine would feel warm after lengthy use. I recently bought a 50' 12 GA. cord and after lengthy use....machine and cord are both cool to the touch. I'd like to see Megs do a comprehensive test on this regarding proper cord size for the G110. Just an uneducated guess but....I think the failure rate of these machines would be reduced drastically.

[BlueZero]

Re: How big an extension cord?

For brand I'm a Yellow Jacket guy! In construction we used a lot of extension cords. The Yellow Jacket ones are great and super flexible. Nothing worse than a stiff extension cord. The only down side is they are expensive, but you get what you pay for.



Almost forgot they have a lifetime warranty too.

The best power cords on the market are backed up with the best guarantee- for as long as you own a Yellow Jacket product. If for any reason you are not satisfied, return the cord to Woods for replacement.

[rusty bumper]

Re: How big an extension cord?

As a side question, does anyone know of particularly good cord prices? Or brand? I was at a Lowe's buying a cord (16/3) and the heavier gauge 100' ones (12/3) were more than "slightly more expensive".

You might want to try Sam's Club.

I purchased a 100' 14/3 Romex cord for about $20 at Lowe's, but that was a few years back.

[Eddie6th]

Re: How big an extension cord?

Just looking at the Lowes' website, a 100' 16 gauge is $15, and a 50' 12 gauge is in the $50's.

Even if it's expensive,it's worth it.They last a lifetime.

[Murr1525]

Re: How big an extension cord?

Just looking at the Lowes' website, a 100' 16 gauge is $15, and a 50' 12 gauge is in the $50's.

[Nappers]

Re: How big an extension cord?

As a side question, does anyone know of particularly good cord prices? Or brand? I was at a Lowe's buying a cord (16/3) and the heavier gauge 100' ones (12/3) were more than "slightly more expensive".

DOH, can't remember the price of mine,it was I think $25 bucks for the 12ga outdoor cord at our local Ace Hardware......the cheapo ones were anywhere from 15-20 bucks.....

Haven't bought a cord in a long time....I wore out the plug end and bout had a stroke when I bought a replacement end for it though!

[Eddie6th]

Re: How big an extension cord?

As a side question, does anyone know of particularly good cord prices? Or brand? I was at a Lowe's buying a cord and the heavier gauge 100' ones were more than "slightly more expensive".

i don't know makes,prices in the states....GEC?

I'd just go for a good heavy duty.There's lots of other items you can use with the same one.If it can handle 13/16amp you'll be fine.

[Murr1525]

Re: How big an extension cord?

As a side question, does anyone know of particularly good cord prices? Or brand? I was at a Lowe's buying a cord (16/3) and the heavier gauge 100' ones (12/3) were more than "slightly more expensive".

[rusty bumper]

Re: How big an extension cord?

Excellent thread.

The larger gauge cords will cut down on resistance as well as reduce heat buildup.

[TimG]

Re: How big an extension cord?

Thanks bossman for the reminder.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: How big an extension cord?

Thanks Aaron and Mark, great tips. It makes a lot of sense.