what type of heavy duty extension cord can be used
1160465
Not sure what you are looking for....we use an outdoor 3 prong extension cord, medium duty..and found one in ivory to match our outdoors...it has enough for two other items to be pludgged in as well, so we also have an outdoor chandeliere plugged in the same cord.....we have had no problems and the cord on the fan itsself is very very long..truly a nice feature...
1160466
We have ours on one of those common outdoor cords that you use for holiday lights, a little thicker that indoor cords, not one of those super heavy duty ones. It has been working fine on it for several years.
1160467
I use a 3 wire (grounded) 15 amp cord. Even on high, the watt draw is only about 130w, so the cord doesn't need to be extra heavy, just grounded
1160468
I just used a big orange outdoor cord with a ground prong on it and it works great even after thunderstorms.
1285320
No, you just use any heavy duty yard type extension cord. I have used this unit twice and it started right up. Read the instruction manual and once you learn how to properly start the unit, it fires right up. Convenient and very portable. For a few hundred dollars you can have an electrician put a juncture box and a plumber put a natural gas line to the outside of your home and have a semi permanent solution to loss of power!
2027641
When using an extension cord, be sure to get one that is pretty thick, at least 12 gauge.
1055507
I use mine with an extension cord, just use a Heavy Duty Appliance Extension Cord ...
76796
Although I have not used the steamer with an extension cord, I imagine it will work with an appropriate heavy duty 3 prong extension cord as with any other power tool.
933441
You can use any length of extension cord you wish. The length limit of each cord seems to be 100 ft. If you need additional length just add another extension cord. I would recommend purchasing the heaviest gauge (thickness of the copper alloy hidden inside the protective outer plastic cover on the cord), cord that you can afford but as far as any length limit in total, there isn't any. I have used three 100' cords as that is all I require. I might suggest the purchase of a cord reel unless you enjoy untangling long sections of wire.
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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!
1713015
I use this 50 amp extension cord with the manufacturer's 25 ft cord when I need an extra long 55ft cord. This is an extension only and will not connect directly to the trailer.
1023541
i did not notice anything about not using an extension cord in the info provided with the one i bought. i have it on a heavy-duty extension cord.
1125429
Heavy duty outdoor use, 20 ft extension cord works the best especially in the extreme weather conditions.
527874
Yes. This is heavier duty, and the longer you run an extension cord the heavier duty it should be. If anything this will give you an extra measure of safety.
1813002
Maybe I'm unsafe but I have always used an extension cord. I would not use an indoor rated one, however. Only use a heavy duty outdoor cord.
855943
Don't skimp on extension cords. Buy a good one and get a thick (low gage) one that matches their recommendation for the length of cord you plan to use.
176317
I have several orange colored extension cords that I connect from the generator to the appliance that I want to use. My neighbor is a retired electrical engineer and that is what he recommended.
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Check out this link to B&D;'s website where they answer the question, "What type of extension cord do you recommend for an electric mower?"http://support.blackanddecker.com/cgi-bin/blackanddecker.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=438
1689429
I used a 100 ft 12 gauge power cord, "US Wire 65100 12/3 100-Foot SJTW Orange Heavy Duty Extension Cord", that I bought on Amazon. I noticed no loss of power.
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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