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B. Cord Lengths For 240 Volt Loads
Use GFCI protection when operating auxiliary equipment. If unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension
cord. Do not use GFCI receptacles to power life support equipment.
Maximum Allowable Cord Length In ft (m) for Conductor Size In AWG (mm
2
)*
Current
(Amperes) Load (Watts) 4 (25) 6 (16) 8 (10) 10 (6) 12 (4) 14 (2.5)
5 1200 700 (213) 450 (137) 225 (84) 200 (61)
7 1680 800 (244) 500 (152) 300 (91) 200 (61) 125 (38)
10 2400 800 (244) 550 (168) 350 (107) 225 (69) 125 (38) 100 (31)
15 3600 600 (183) 350 (107) 225 (69) 150 (46) 75 (23) 60 (18)
20 4800 450 (137) 275 (84) 175 (53) 100 (31) 60 (18)
25 6000 350 (107) 225 (69) 125 (38) 75 (23)
30 7000 300 (91) 175 (53) 100 (31) 75 (23)
35 8400 250 (76) 150 (46) 100 (31)
40 9600 225 (69) 125 (38) 75 (23)
45 10,800 200 (61) 125 (38)
50 12,000 175 (53) 100 (31)
*Conductor size is based on maximum 2% voltage drop.
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