RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT)
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0 – 2.0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | ||
2.1 | – 3.4 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | |
3.5 | – 5.0 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |
5.1 | – 7.0 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | |
7.1 – 12.0 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | - | ||
12.1 | – 16.0 | 14 | 12 | 10 | - | - | |
16.1 | – 20.0 | 12 | 10 | - | - | - | |
TABLE A * Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
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| Canadian Standards Association | A | Amperes |
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| Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. | n0 xxxx/min. | No Load Revolutions per Minute |
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