And if I use a 100 ft. 10amp extention cord, then will I run the risk of shorting out electric lawn mower?
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Do not use a 10 amp extension cord -- the engine will have to work much harder and hotter with only a 10 amp rated cord and so will wear out faster due to the drop in voltage by the added resistance of the cord. It will also void your warranty and could be dangerous to your house circuit. Using two cords together is also a BAD idea. You want a single 100 ft extension cord that is rated for at least 12 amps. see: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/kind-extension-cord-electric-lawn-mower-97517.html
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Do not use under rated extension cords under any circumstance! Insulation failure due to heat is the least of the concerns. Electric motors consume less current (amps) the faster they run. They run slower on lower voltage (Caused by cord resistance). Running slower = less cooling & more current draw = burned up motor. I would guess all of the burned up mowers in the complaints are caused by under rated extensions. Multiple cords are not as good as a single cord. The plugs and and receptacle add resistance especially as they age.
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very professional, so looks like as long as you keep the machine under careful monitoring, it can live with even 16/3 cord at 100ft range, but at your own risk, of course.
1689426
I have a 100 ft of cord. No loss of power. This makes reseeding lawn so easy compared to what I used to do.
1677749
The extension cord should be rated for outdoors SJTW and 14 gauge or higher. For lengths of 100 ft I would use 12 gauge. The extension cord will plug into a standard 15 amp, 110 volt recepticle.
98358
Yes, it will work fine for that. The cord is rated for safe use up to 15 amps, which you are well under with that lawn mower.
325797
Hi, not sure what you mean. I use an outside electrical extension cord. I got 100 foot, which is good for taking around property without having to switch top alternate outdoor outlet.
851708
Yes - I used a 100 ft cord - be very careful to keep the cord away from the "tillers"
1914775
Since I needed a 100' in length, it had to be at least 14 gauge. If the cord is too small, the motor will burn up. You cannot just use any old extension cord. I bought this cord from amazon. US Wire 65100 12/3 100-Foot SJTW Orange Heavy Duty Extension Cord
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This saw runs on 110 AC and does not lose power with an extension cord. There are tables that will tell you how long a cord you can use based on the wire size of the extension cord and the maximum amperes of the circuit. However, I have used it with 100 foot #14 wire without any problem at all 314 wire without
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No... I have a 100 ft cord which I bought with the snow blower and have had no issues
999957
i have tested under a 10 amp load on an #12awg extention cord about 100 ft long and got a 1 volt drop. i thought that was great
1119389
I don't really know for sure, you probably should check with an electrician. I can tell you that I ran power to a detached shop from home breaker box. I used 10-3 outdoor grade wiring for the 100 foot span. Absolutely no problems.
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the amplifier won't hurt, but the 100' cord will experience a lot of attenuation. if you've got a strong signal it should be ok, but if you don't you may need a couple of amplifiers.
851711
I had no problem using a 100 foot cord. Remember, the till will eat the cord if not careful...
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I wouldn't suggest it. I would recommend going with a thicker gauge 14 (as opposed to this 16) or 12, to be on the safe side. Primarily because you didn't mention the amperage of your electric lawn mower and how long it takes you to mow. Average electric lawn mower is around 12-amps and these cords are rated for 13-amps. You're right on the border as it is then factor in how long it takes you to mow the lawn (i.e. the longer it is then the hotter the cable becomes), the extreme heat in the summer months, and if it gets stuck on something then you'll have to worry about higher amperage (e.g. in-rush current). As I mentioned, my 2 cents would be a thicker gauge. It's a bit more money but how much is safety worth to you.
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Yes, I use a 100' foot cord with it with no apparent problems and no heat build-up at the plug.
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Actually, 100' of 12 gauge (OUTDOOR!) extension cord can safely carry 12 A at 120VAC. So if you have a single 75' 12-gauge 3-wire outdoor extension cord (75' is rare in the US), it would handle it, even as it gets older. But for legal (and safety) reasons I have to tell you not to mix two cords together (say, a 50' and a 25'). I actually use a 100' 12-gauge for up to about 15-Amps, but for something that is intermittent - like an electric weed-eater. But I checked the numbers and 12-gauge constant is fine for the 12-Amps that this blower should draw.