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Choosing the Right Power Cord
Long or thin cords can drain the power provided to an electrical device by the generator. When
using such cords, allow for a slightly higher rated wattage requirement for the electrical device. See
the table below for recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device.
DEVICE REQUIREMENTS WIRE GAUGE BY LENGTH (ft.)
AMPS WATTS (120/240V) 10 25 50 100 150
5 600/1200 18 16 14 12 10
10 1200/2400 16 14 12 12 10
15 1800/3600 14 14 12 12 10
20 2400/4800 12 12 12 10 10
25 3000/6000 12 10 10 10 8
30 3600/7200 10 10 10 8 NR
40 4800/9600 8 8 6 6 NR
50 6000/12000 6 6 6 NR NR
*NR = NOT RECOMMENDED *Gauge based on twisted copper wire
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