What gauge wire will fit into this cord protector box and be water tight? I need to connect 10-3 heavy duty extension cords.
1107699
I use standard indoor/outdoor extension cords and it is a snug fit. I do not think larger connectors would let you close the box.
1107700
10-3 will not fit. 16-3 or 14-3 or 12-3 will I tried them all. If you use 12-3 it is a very tight fit and where the cord enters and exits (if both 12-3) it will or might leave a little open space along that seam. A little silicone will seal it if you are going to leave it out for long periods. To use 10-3 your would have to enlarge the holes, the inside is big enough for the plugs, and wrap some foam weather stripping around it to seal the openings..it can be done.
1107701
This thing is really a piece of junk!! I used it to protect my boat battery charger connection in FL and it came completely apart and my neighbor had to tape it togrther. I would suggest several layers of shring wrap with some tape on top rather that this item.
1107702
We had a green cord protector box which was excellent under snow and rain to keep our birdbath warm. It was misplaced and we bought this item which saw us through this unusually bad winter. We were pleased and stored it well this time.
1107703
the correct gauge wire aside - i gotta agree with comment below - this contraption is not worth the money and no way is it watertight/waterproof. best to look elsewhere for your needs.
1155292
OK to use extension cord that meets amp requirement (for heating element), plugged into GFCI outlet for safety in water area. Tape connection to avoid water entry between plugs.
1486315
We use a 100 feet 14-gauge and there was no porplem at all. I'd say give it a try and if it doesn't work with your 12- gauge extension cords. Send it back for refund.
591007
Hello Wendy, I use an standard outdoor extension cord for light duty. I have heavier outside cords but they're not as easy to maneuver when trying to make sure I don't run it over. Home Depot, Lowe's or even Walmart will carry the cord.
2030955
Unfortunately I don't know what size the wire I used is. It came with the house but is was a tight fit. Other reviews I read said no to 16 gauge wire. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
134626
This may be a little light for your use. I would use a heavier gauge wire. (10 or 15 gauge).
1226642
It would depend on how far and what gauge extention cord. I would use a 10 gauge 25' cord.
2027641
When using an extension cord, be sure to get one that is pretty thick, at least 12 gauge.
674260
12 awg is 12 gauge . It is thicker than 14 gauge ( I know.. That seems backwards. ). The 14 awg could get hot and cause fire etc if you use 100 ft. Longer cord means more resistance means more hear. Just Search it up 12 gauge extension in amazon search. I'd recommend one that is for cold weather so it will stay flexible
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The manual states you should only use an extension cord rated for outdoor use ... but does not mention gauge. The Home Depot website offers a buyers guide for extension cords. Basically you want to ensure the most power getting to the blower and not being consumed by the cord so there are two factors, wire gauge and length. The bigger the wire and the shorter the cord the lower the resistance so for 12 Amps using a 100 ft cord you should use at least a 14 gauge cord or larger. If you are interested in the larger 18 Amp blower you would need a 10 gauge. It's best to reference an extension cord buyers guide to determine what size cord will best meet your needs for the length of cord you will need. The manual states you should only use an extension cord rated for outdoor use ... but does not mention gauge. The Home Depot website offers a buyers guide for extension cords. Basically you want to ensure the most power getting to the blower and not being consumed by the cord so there are two factors, wire gauge and length. The bigger the wire and the shorter the cord the lower the resistance so for 12 Amps using a 100 ft cord you should use at least a 14 gauge cord or larger. If you are interested in the larger 18 Amp blower you would need a 10 gauge. It's best to reference an extension... » Read More The manual states you should only use an extension cord rated for outdoor use ... but does not mention gauge. The Home Depot website offers a buyers guide for extension cords. Basically you want to ensure the most power getting to the blower and not being consumed by the cord so there are two factors, wire gauge and length. The bigger the wire and the shorter the cord the lower the resistance so for 12 Amps using a 100 ft cord you should use at least a 14 gauge cord or larger. If you are interested in the larger 18 Amp blower you would need a 10 gauge. It's best to reference an extension cord buyers guide to determine what size cord will best meet your needs for the length of cord you will need. « Show Less
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Before you consider putting anything in excess of 20 amps through this cord, you should measure the resistance of its wires. Are they really 10 gauge? I measured my cord and got 170 milliohms for the hot/neutral and 270 milliohms for the ground connector along the full 100' length using the three outlet version of this 10/3 cable (http://www.amazon.com/Contractor-Grade-Foot-Extension-Cord/dp/B000BMFWC8), indicating that its fictional 10/3 really means 12/2 for the hot/neutral (with either 19/25 (more likely) or 16/30 (less likely) stranding) and 14 AWG for the ground! The reason I bothered to measure is because it was way too thin and light to be a true 10/3 cable, so I decided to verify, something all of the five star reviewers of this cable haven't bothered to do. Think about it, can a true 10/3 well insulated copper extension cord that is 100 feet long weigh only 18 lbs? Answer: No! There is a reason why this cord has NEMA 5-15 connectors on it and is officially rated 1875 W/15 A - 12 gauge wiring is used for hot/neutral and an appalling 14 gauge for ground.
1029644
I regularly use a 50' industrial cord for extension out from the house. I wouldn't use much more than that, and I would make sure it's industrial/contractor grade.
701872
12 or 14 gauge will be fine. But if the cord is over 20ft, I would use 12 gauge.
1125265
Manual says for 6 to 10 amp rating, use a minimum of 16 gauge for 26-50 foot cord. 14 Gauge for 51 to 100 foot cord. I use 16 gauge on a 25 foot cord. Larger is always better especially if you are going through tall grass or Bermuda like me. Hope this helps.
2035625
The wire nuts in the kit will only handle 18 to 20 AWG. The waterproof container is large enough to support a much larger nut though. So if you are using larger wire, you'll just need to buy some larger wire nuts from the local hardware store (or Amazon).
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.
299205
I used an 8 gauge wire and it worked fine for me. Just make sure that it is actually 8 gauge of wire, a lot of the time wire gauge is falsely advertised.