is this extension cord suitable for Car block heaters. i have small plug from car heater out and need an extension cord to connect with electricity
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It depends on how much power your car heater uses. This is a 12AWG cord, which can carry 15 Amps without overheating. If your heater has a standard 3-prong plug then it draws less than 15 Amps so you should be fine with this cord.
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Yes I think it will work just fine we are using then on devices that draw 8-10 amps continuous
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I would like to believe so. It is an indoor/outdoor cord. Mind you there are cords specifically designed for cold weather temps. It's a judgement call really.
1561323
if your car block heater can run from a/c current but i thought car block heaters run from the car ?
1561324
This cord would be more than suitable for use with your block heater. Please let me know if you have any additional questions! Hope it helps!Matt
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I have been using it for a few months on my Toyota 4Runner block heater. It has been working great.
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This cord would be more than suitable for use with your block heater. Please let me know if you have any additional questions! Hope it helps! Matt
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i see many different answers posted here, the bottom line is you need to know what amp your dryer is. look at the picture of the extension cord and look at the plug on your dryer if the prongs match this cord will work. there are many different plugs out there for 220 powered appliances. in my case the cord is used for a 20 amp. 240 volt garage heater, not a dryer and if i had a 30 amp heater this plug would not work. before you order please compare the cord plug or ask a friend or nieghbor that is familiar with electric power for advice so that you don't make a poor purchase.
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I use mine with an outdoor extension cord bought from Lowe's. I called K&H; & they said that's fine. I had no problems last winter--why would I? I think the heated pad only pulls about 20-25 watts? And the extension cord is rated for a weed-eater.
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This cord will more than handle the 30 amps you need... I use it for welders on a 60 amp line. Make sure the plug will match your receptacle on your travel trailer.... there are adapter cables used for generators which will work if the plug isn't the right one.
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It does not put out enough heat for a 2 car garage. I say don't buy it. The one I bought I melted the plug. I replaced the plug and that one melted too. The cord got hot to the touch so it went into the trash. It should be recalled as a fire hazzard.
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Yes, don't use an extension cord thinner than 12 gauge and make sure the plug fits nice and tight. After using it for at least 20 minutes, feel the plugs and the wire to see if they are warm, if they are, use a larger wire gauge or if it is the plugs, get better ones with tighter fit.
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This should certainly work for your application. It uses 12 gauge wire and a grounded plug. If your block heater uses a recessed plug, you may have to trim the edges of the female plug end to fit the receptacle.
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Our home was built around 1988 and I can plug the heater into any outlet and run it for hours. It is in its second winter of use with no problems. It has never tripped the circuit breaker even though it draws as much current as a hair dryer. As with high current use devices like hair dryers and vacuum cleaners it is not wise to use extension cords due to electrical resistance causing excessive heating in the wiring.
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It will work with anything you plug into it that you want to stay around a certain temperature...I upgraded my heater and now use it on my diesel pickup to regulate the block heater when its plugged in for extended periods of time
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Wall cord. No car plug. This is not so small. If you want it in your van or rv, use an inverter. I tried a small unit with a car plug. Not very cold. This is not bad. I keep the soda rack full of soda just to help keep it cool.
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Please clarify as I do not see this in the specifications. But I'll guess that "must be plugged in directly to wall outlet" no extension cord" Most home breakers are 15 amp and extension cords can cause problems if equipment/heaters are drawing close to this amperage.
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That is the exact purpose of this cord (for charging the "jump-start" batteries in a car). It's not a long cord since it should reach a lighter plug with the battery on the floor or seat of the car (very close). For more info on using it (and some cautions), see my review of this.
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it would have to be connected to a car size battery and the light or small heater ran off the batt. it would run a LED light but not enouth power for heater
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It depends upon how long the extension cord is--my heater will trip my 15 amp power strip. As the other person suggests, for a long cord you need heavy duty.
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Yes, I do once in a while use an extension cord, BUT I recommend it has to be a quality gauge cord to prevent the cord from getting hot. I first used a cheap low grade extension cord . It worked fine but I felt it was warm. I used a heavier duty cord and it was fine...
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I googled it. check this link: RoadPro RP-203EC 12V 12' Extension Cord with Cigarette Lighter Plug
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No, it is a fairly low wattage device (250 watts; for comparison, a common home space heater can consumer 1000-1500 watts), so any decent grounded extension cord should be fine.