The manual for my SnowJoe snow-thrower says to use 12 gauge if 100 feet. The machine is 13.5 amps. Will 14 gauge be okay?
1089455
I've been using the 100 foot 14 gauge with my electric snow blower for about 3 winters with no problems.
257108
It depends on the amperage of the equipment you're using. If the Washer is 10 or 12 AMPS then 14/3 is best. Lower amperage will work well with only 16/3. 12/3 is quite heavy gauge and would be needed above 12 AMPS. The higher/lighter gauge the more resistance to the electric current and the more possibility of the cable heating up.
855938
As several people have stated, it dosn't come with a cord. You must buy a separate outdoor extension cord long enogh for your use. One person stated he used a 100 ft 10 amp cord. I hope he ment a 10 gage cord. I wouldn't recomend running a 13 amp motor on a cord rated for 10 amps. I use a 100 ft 14 gage cord. 14 gage wire is rated for 15 amps, 12 gage for 20 amps and 10 gage for 30 amps. I find the mower runs on the 14 gage without heating the wire at all. If the wire gets hot, you are using to small of a wire. Go to a smaller gage number to carry more amps.
801615
I have an older model B&D; 12 amp version of this mower. If you are using a 50 foot or less extension cord I recommend a 14 gauge. This will pass enough amps to keep from burning up your mower motor. If you are using 100 foot cord go with a 12 gauge. I burned up the plug on my 1st 12 amp mower using a 14 gauge 100 foot cord and had to replace the mower because of a power dip. It caused a fire that melted the plug.
2006322
Well yes and no: at 13.5 amps you will draw (13.5 amps) * (110 volts) = 1485 watts. The unit is designed to max at 1500 watts so you are pushing this at 1485/1500 = 99% capacity. While short bursts (such as at power-on) are fine, I guess the duty cycle of these are not capable of sustaining this for prolonged periods. I recommend you get the 2000 watt unit and not drive the inverter at a sustained capacity of greater than 80% to maintain prolonged life. The next consideration is the battery (or batteries) supply...most lead-acid are rated somewhere around the 100 amp hours - a bit of conversion gives (100 amp hours) * (~12 volts) = 1200 watt hours. Then your snow blower with a fully charged battery at this rating should provide roughly (1200 watt hours) / (1485 watt) = 0.8 hours or ~48 minutes. Hope that helps.
2057877
14 gauge is really better. I used 14 gauge and it works great. The longer wire runs should use bigger wire like 14.
373391
I used 14 gauge, and it fits with plenty of room. Appears as if 12 gauge will work too. The trick is to have just enough wire coming out and over the edge to make a proper connection. Works like a charm.
1594126
16 awg is typically more than adequate. 14 gauge could be used for really long runs (over 100ft), or if you are pushing a lot of power to large front channels.
1260795
about 12" to 14 " I put this in my snow blower it reached the starter junt fine
1444080
No... I have a 100 ft cord which I bought with the snow blower and have had no issues
1817609
I looked at several sites that discussed this. A 14 gauge 100 ft. cord can handle 13 amps. You may wish to go to a 12 gauge cord just to be on the safe side.
977068
Everywhere and everything I've read says 12 gauge. At 14, you only get 13 amps max and this machine is designed for max effectiveness at 13.5 amps. Although I was tempted to get a 14 ga since the cord would be thinner and easier to use and cheaper, I opted for the 12 thinking long-term and minimizing any opportunity for this machine to brick due to my lack of care or proper equipment. But that's just me and my two cents. :)
821208
simple rule of thumb at 1500 watts this unit draws 12 amps so needs a minimuim. 15 amp breaker. wire gauge is also amp rated a follows 14ga. = 15 amp, 12ga. =20 amp 10ga. = 30 amp. .....need more wire size to amperage handling check nec(national electrical code.)also note the longer the wire the heavier gauge it needs to be. example 10-25 ft. 14 ga is most likely ok 100 ft go to a 12 gauge. after a few minutes of running the unit on an extension take hold of the extension cord is it getting hot, if yes get a heavier cord.
225854
I would use a high grade for 100-150 feet, electrical requires thicker wire the longer the run if you will
1316225
I would suggest a 14 gauge 25' or 50'. If you use lighter cord you will feel the cord heating up from the elec draw.Home Depot has some good prices on them. Don't scrimp and grab a 12 gauge.
1440050
Yes, you must supply your own cord.... 16-gauge at a minimum, 14-gauge is better, 12-gauge is BEST. Maximum power flow with minimal voltage drop to the motor, out to about 100-feet.... Beyond that, better get a GAS-one....
27896
I used 14.3 wire (100 feet) and that filled the reel and was stong enough. The reel for 12.3 may work for up to 75 feet but not 100.