what is the longest distance you can safely reach with a power cord? can you use two or more cords to extend distance?
1280587
You safely reach as far as the longest cord you can borrow from your neighbor...If safety is a high priority, buy the heavy yellow cords with the clear plugs and the lighted diode showing powerYou can add cords as far as the eye can see, but if , while using the power saw, you pull the plug out of the receptacle, you'll be walking back to plug it in again.
1280588
Not being very cautious, I used 3-100 foot 14 ga extensions, and knotted the cords where they joined to avoid pulling them apart. Have had no problems.
1280589
There is data in the Black and Decker instruction manual. This tool has a 4.5amp motor. For extension cords between 51 to 100 feet, your extension cord needs to be mad from 16 ga. electrical cord. For most homeowners, your extension cords (not the cheapo cords you use for electric lamps or irons inside your house) are 16 ga. So if your need to extend is from 0 - 100 feet for the Allligator Lopper, you are set. If you need up to 150 feet, then you should go with a cord built from 14 ga wire. Remember, this is only good for tools that have at most 6 amp ratings.
1280590
Don't know why you couldn't use the longest cords you have. Hope this helps you.
1280591
i have use a 120 foot cord and have had no problem i dont know about two. i think it should be fine as long as its getting power
1280592
I use a 12 gage 100 ft cord with no problems so far... Any further would be too much of a voltage loss to use it without loss of power and possible motor damage. It has to be the best "tool" in the toy box that I own. I can't begin to say how satisfied I have been with it and how much I look forward to many more years of using it. Good luck with yours! You will Love it!
1574270
I'd add on an extra 3' to whatever you'll need, just to be safe. However, it depends on how close you plan to keep your power cord and computer. Lay everything out and you'll know.
2221299
Patrick, this is a really great unit it's really strong.The power cord on my unit, measured 84 inches so 7 feet long.
1526990
I never tried to extend it much beyond the 4 feet. But please for your own sake, do not buy this waste of money! It... Does... Not....work!
567035
My friend is currently borrowing the bouncy house, so I'm not exactly sure how long the power cord is.. I know it isn't long enough to reach from our driveway to the inside of our garage, which is about 20 feet. But we definitely use any regular extension cord with it and it's totally fine.
591927
i think about 4 feet you can purchase cord extensions on Amazon if you wish
225849
I use a regular weight, outdoor rated extension cord, sometimes connecting two for a total of one hundred feet, and I have not experienced any issues.
1306121
Yes, every 3 foot or so there is a place to cut and they give you 2 extra power cords. You do not get to choose where to cut, it is marked on the tube. I had 12 foot left over and added a power cord to the leftover... it works
1740896
Extension cord . . . . is there an alternative? I suppose you could get a generator out there.....
1614439
My power cord is 48 inches long, out to the power supply. Is shorter then i desired, so put 6 ft extention on it with silicone sealer between them to make it safe from spills.
424580
I use short "pigtail" extension cords that are about 8-12 inches long. You plug the charger into the female end of the cord and the male end of the cord into the outlet. That way the charger doesn't block a second outlet and you can use all the outlets on the power strip/surge protector. The short cords are sometimes called "power strip liberators" or "outlet savers" and are available on Amazon. Here's one: 1-Foot Extension Power Cable, UL Listed CSA Approved, 5-Pack
1990990
Longer than any other electronics cord in my possession. Not a problem reaching an outlet in most rooms. For that specific you must ask the manufacturer.
490764
6' For longer distance use a extension cord that is rated for power tools. $4 to $6 at walmart.
1463233
Is does not matter. I recommend you place them as far apart from each other as possible in order to get more range. You should consider purchasing an extended cable.
1091157
I did not measure it directly but stepping off the distance I've witnessed when I've used it, the length of the electrical cord is around 45 feet. However using a proper sized extension cord would allow further reach.
1905250
Technically? Doesn't matter. The length of cord nor the number of connections between the power source and load makes no actual difference, provided those connections are done correctly. That said, firefighters and insurance companies know that the more extension cords and connections involved, the greater the risk of undersized conductors, damaged cords, and other hazards that could result in fire. It is therefore recommended you avoid those.
567032
Power cord onLy few feet. We use Regular 50 ft extension cord it works well. We have no problem. Wonderfully product for the kids.