I need a 100 foot outdoor extension cord to power my van's trickle charger. I have a power ramp. What gauge cord is best? 12,14,16?
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What is the trickle charger running amp wise? Lower the better as distance increases
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For the cord length of 15 feet, the 14 gauge wire is fine. Manufacturer Carol Cable recommends 14 gauge as ok for 15 amps, for extension cords to 50 feet.
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13.5 amps so you will want a 14-gauge extension cord rated for outdoor use.
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Awg is american wire gauge. Find a good 100ft OUTDOOR extension cord and you should be ok
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The mower's connection is 2 prong FEMALE, so any 2 or 3 prong connection will work. What's more important is the gauge of the extension cord. I have a 14 gauge 100ft extension cord. For a 50, 75 and 100ft cord, 14 gauge is recommended. For 150ft, you'll need a 12 gauge cord. http://www.homedepot.com/c/factors_to_consider_when_choosing_extension_cords_HT_BG_EL
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If it's just the trickle charger, then the 16ga cord is heavy enough. If you want to use it for something else later you may want a heavier cord.
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From the product manual: Use only a UL-rated extension cord for outdoor, all-weather use. Do not use an extension cord more than 150 feet (46 meters) long. The cord should be rated for outdoor usage. Up to 100 feet: 14 gauge; 100-150 feet: 12 gauge. The extension cord Amazon lists as most commonly purchased with this item is 16/3, which is not recommended.
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The manual flat out states that for up to a 100ft cord, use 12 gauge, and for up to a 50ft cord, use 14 gauge. 16 gauge will burn out the motor prematurely. For 200ft you may need to go all the way to 10 gauge, but the manual did not specify.
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I would use a 10/3 cord. For every 100 feet you should use 1 size bigger gauge.
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For a 100 ft run for your motor home I would buy the 10 gauge cord instead.Century Contractor Grade 100' 10 Gauge Power Extension Cord 10/3 Plug
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Go with the 12/3 as others say. The smaller the number, the thicker the gauge and the more amperage you'll be able to use. This is a good cordset which I use with my 3500 watt generator.
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The top of the box specifies that a 14 gauge cord can be used up to 100', and that a 12 gauge cord should be used up to 150'.
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I wouldn't suggest it. I would recommend going with a thicker gauge 14 (as opposed to this 16) or 12, to be on the safe side. Primarily because you didn't mention the amperage of your electric lawn mower and how long it takes you to mow. Average electric lawn mower is around 12-amps and these cords are rated for 13-amps. You're right on the border as it is then factor in how long it takes you to mow the lawn (i.e. the longer it is then the hotter the cable becomes), the extreme heat in the summer months, and if it gets stuck on something then you'll have to worry about higher amperage (e.g. in-rush current). As I mentioned, my 2 cents would be a thicker gauge. It's a bit more money but how much is safety worth to you.
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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. :)
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It needs a 16 gauge grounded outdoor cord. It is not supposed to be longer than 100 feet.
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Actually, 100' of 12 gauge (OUTDOOR!) extension cord can safely carry 12 A at 120VAC. So if you have a single 75' 12-gauge 3-wire outdoor extension cord (75' is rare in the US), it would handle it, even as it gets older. But for legal (and safety) reasons I have to tell you not to mix two cords together (say, a 50' and a 25'). I actually use a 100' 12-gauge for up to about 15-Amps, but for something that is intermittent - like an electric weed-eater. But I checked the numbers and 12-gauge constant is fine for the 12-Amps that this blower should draw.
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I bought the big 100 foot yellow outdoor cord it suggested I buy. Do not use a cheap cord!