
Extension Cords
lf an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be used. This will prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. Grounded tools must use
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Tool's | Cord Size in A.W.G. | Wire Sizes in mm2 | |||||||
Cord Lengthin Feet | Cord Lengthin Meters | ||||||||
Ampere | |||||||||
Rating | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 15 | 30 | 60 | 120 | |
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18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | .75 | .75 | 1.5 | 2.5 | ||
18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | .75 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | ||
18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | .75 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | ||
16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | |||
14 | 12 |
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NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
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