excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(120/240 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE | EXTENSION CORD | ||||||
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25’ | 50’ | 75’ | 100’ | 150’ | |||
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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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V~ | Volts Alternating Current | ||
A | Amperes | ||
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n0 xxxx/min. | No Load Revolutions | ||
per Minute (RPM) | |||
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