Table 1 Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120V 25ft. 50ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
240V 50ft. 100ft. 200 ft. 300 ft.
More Than Not More Than AWG
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
EXTENSION CORDS
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
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