Can this unit be used with a heavy-duty extension cord?
991593
As long as it's rated for 110v it should be fine. (most are). It comes with a 5' cord, so I haven't found a need to use an extension myself.This unit can heat our workshop 100 square feet with a concrete floor, in about 2 hours in freezing temps.
991594
I have found this heater to work as advertised. I have only used the heater plugged directly into the wall outlet. I would not hesitate to operate my heater with an extention cord with 14 to 12 guage copper wire.
1469607
Yes, i have not tried that but do not see why it would matter how far or short the extension. unit works nicely
1091156
Depends on the number of electrical outlets around your house. But you might want to consider a heavy duty extension cord also.
527732
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...
210685
I don't. It's not like those less expensive round units. You don't want to run this on an extension cord unless the cord has large gauge wire. You will get better results if you can plug it in directly to an outlet.
185547
Technically you CAN if it is a 3 prong ... HOWEVER, you really shouldn't. Extension cords (according to most fire codes) are only supposed to go into an outlet. "Piggy-backing" extension cords is a fire hazard. That's one of the reasons I bought this one ... it has a SUPER long cord.
1014988
I am a bit confused. The unit I received says very firmly not to use it with an extension cord. But as is, the cord is not long enough. Would it be safe to use plugged into this cord: Allied Precision LD16-50 Lockndry Outdoor Indoor 50-Feet Detachable Power Supply Cord, 16 gauge 13-Amp Rating? I have used this with another birdbath heater, but I don't want to do something unsafe.
1316229
The manual says it is not recommended but if you do use the shortest length possible and use one labeled for outdoor use. I see no problem using a heavy duty cord. Art Dunford
2189793
you can use a regular extension cord as long as it is a single outlet type. like the orange lawn kind.
133142
I don't see why not if it's a utility grade extension cord. The cord that comes with the unit is pretty long. You may not even have to use an extension. I have used both an outdoor plug and one in our garage. I really do like this little machine. I even used it to blast the paint off our 500 gallon propane tank to prep it for repainting. Don't be fooled by it's size. It packs a punch. Good luck!
1843067
Not sure but since if an extension cord can be used but the product has a surge protector feature so it could well be ok. Remember that the average wall outlet is for a load max. of 15 amps and the extension cord drain should be of a concern.
522491
Yes you can add the Surge to an extension cord, Just be sure to use a heavy duty extension cord with the ground pin
818766
I have mine connected with an extension cord, BUT, I am using a heavy duty extension. I would NOT recommend using it with and indoor type extension cord.
586411
I plugged the unit into an outdoor grounded/ground fault outlet and ran an extension cord to our outdoor lights --- I don't see why you could not plug it into an extension cord as long as it is a grounded cord. But this would expose the unit to the timer to the elements
1127432
I've used a heavy duty grounded cord. You almost have to, the cord is so short.
1589879
Yes, we bought this product to use with our 50 amp 15 foot extension cord. I now can plug this cord into our trailer and directly into power. Without it I could only use it as an extension to my 35 foot 50 amp cord.
1831064
I don't know why not. I also don't know why you want to use an extension cord. If you are thinking about a "power strip" be sure it is not the kind with a switch to turn off the power. If you are concerned about not being able to use the outlet for something else, I have mine plugged into the lower outlet and have a printer plugged into the upper outlet with no problem. If the outlets are horizontal/side by side then there will be a problem as the body of the unit is wide and will cover the outlet next to it. Hope this helps.