swimmer_spe
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I want to get a 15A extension cord that will reach about 25 feet. I do not want to loose amperage over the length of cable. What gauge of wire do I need?
You are plugging into 14 gauge but you can buy extension cords with 12.
Assuming you are going to power your whole garage thru this cord as you mentioned in another thread I would get a 50 #12.
I doubt you will be drawing 15a very often but with lights and maybe an air compressor I could see you hitting 8-10a.
Assuming you are going to power your whole garage thru this cord as you mentioned in another thread I would get a 50 #12.
I doubt you will be drawing 15a very often but with lights and maybe an air compressor I could see you hitting 8-10a.
It is temp until he wire the garage.
If you are going to plug the extension cord into an outside receptacle do you know if it is GFCI protected?As far as I know, the outdoor plug is on it's own circuit.
If you are going to plug the extension cord into an outside receptacle do you know if it is GFCI protected?
If it is then fine. If not either put in a GFCI receptacle or use one of these (plug-in GFCI adapter) for your own personal safety. Plug it into the outside receptacle and then plug the extension cord into it. There are many on the market just find one that is good quality; spend a few dollars more for better personal safety.
The compresser may give you trouble on a gfci
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