Real quick question for an extension cord

[ChevysLastSled]

I want a 25-30 ft cord for my G110. I can't find my owners manual. So I don't know what AWG rating I should get.

[DetailFreak517]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

14 AWG minimum, I'd say.

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

The definitive answer:

Pages 2 & 3 of the G110v2 manual include the following information:

"When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge."

For 120 volt unit (and similar tools drawing up to 6 amps):

Total length of cord, in feet/Rating gauge of wire (AWG)
0-25 ft / 18 gauge
26-50 ft / 16 gauge
51-100 ft / 16 gauge
101-150 ft / 14 gauge

[Murr1525]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

Yeah, I wouldnt even be thinking of 18....

14 is nice if you get a good price on a long one.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

At least 14.

[Bunky]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

It is always nice to have a good heavy duty extension cord and 14 is a good for many tools.

[BillE]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

This is one time that, 'bigger IS better.'

Yea, the big stuff can get spendy...but in the long haul...well, you get my point.

Bill

[ChevysLastSled]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

It makes sense to get a 14. It's good to have a fat extension cord for soldering too. I liked that utilitech I had.

[dedonderosa]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

i ended up buying a 25ft 12g for cheap at lowes!

[boiler7904]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

I have a few high current draw power tools - circular saw, cutoff saw, compound miter saw, etc. and don't want to confuse light cords with heavier ones so I only buy 12 ga cords.

[ChevysLastSled]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

I got a prime cord from sears.
12 gauge, 25', primelock.

[ColonelCash]

Re: Real quick question for an extension cord

I've had good results with the Yellow Jacket brand. I typically grab a 12 or 14ga cord, minimum of 50'.