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Saluki2003
05-19-2013, 10:35 AM
I remember seeing a post that said the gauge you need for certain feet of ext cord but I can't find it now.

I'll be working in front of the garage...no room to pull in the garage.
So what gauge/length/amp rating do I need?

Thanks guys!

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cplchris
05-19-2013, 10:48 AM
I would say 14 ga at a minimum but i would use 12 to be safe it should say in your 7424 owner manual
JAF06SE
05-19-2013, 10:52 AM
How long of a cord are you going to be working off of?
Saluki2003
05-19-2013, 10:57 AM
I think I'll get a 50' cord. I doubt 25' would be enough.

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JAF06SE
05-19-2013, 11:28 AM
Go with a 12ga.
Bunky
05-19-2013, 05:44 PM
Go with a 12ga.

Agree. It is not required for the PC but if you need a good extension cord it should be 12 AWG. It can handle any powet tool on a normal on a 20A circuit.
coachhoach
05-19-2013, 05:48 PM
On a related note, I have a GG6 (3rd gen) with the normal 15' cord and purchased a 25' 16AWG extension cord after receiving confirmation from a GG rep that this would be suitable. He did suggest that for a 50' or longer extension cord that 14AWG would be preferred.
af90
05-19-2013, 05:50 PM
50' 12 AWG, I picked one up at Home Depot for $14-16 or so.
Chris@AutoCleanse
05-19-2013, 06:06 PM
Agree. It is not required for the PC but if you need a good extension cord it should be 12 AWG. It can handle any powet tool on a normal on a 20A circuit.

I use mine on a 15A circuit, is that alright been doing it for quite awhile, in fact all the circuits in my garge are 15A. House is just about new.
Bunky
05-19-2013, 07:03 PM
I use mine on a 15A circuit, is that alright been doing it for quite awhile, in fact all the circuits in my garge are 15A. House is just about new.

No problem. It just means your extension cord is not the weak link and minimize voltage drop.

Many electrical codes require 20A circuits in the kitchen, bath, and the garage.
Chris@AutoCleanse
05-19-2013, 07:12 PM
No problem. It just means your extension cord is not the weak link and minimize voltage drop.

Many electrical codes require 20A circuits in the kitchen, bath, and the garage.

Thanks appreciate it.
JAF06SE
05-19-2013, 09:05 PM
On a related note, I have a GG6 (3rd gen) with the normal 15' cord and purchased a 25' 16AWG extension cord after receiving confirmation from a GG rep that this would be suitable. He did suggest that for a 50' or longer extension cord that 14AWG would be preferred.

I would disagree on this beings that the cord on your DA is minimum a 14. I wouldn't go with a 16 for any sort of power tool even at 25'.
JAF06SE
05-19-2013, 09:07 PM
No problem. It just means your extension cord is not the weak link and minimize voltage drop.

Many electrical codes require 20A circuits in the kitchen, bath, and the garage.

My house is 3yrs old and my garage is 15A circuits. My dad wired my house and is a very good and knowledgeable electrician. He's known for going quite above and beyond on codes and I've never had an issue with tripping breakers in the garage. You'll be fine with the 15A.
Bunky
05-20-2013, 10:49 AM
My house is 3yrs old and my garage is 15A circuits. My dad wired my house and is a very good and knowledgeable electrician. He's known for going quite above and beyond on codes and I've never had an issue with tripping breakers in the garage. You'll be fine with the 15A.

Codes vary. If one was going to wire a house, it makes sense to run 20A in the bath, kitchen, and garage. Obviously, the intent is to address running a couple high amp devices simultaneously. The Metro Master Blaster usually works best on a 20A circuit although some do not see circuit breaker tripping.
oldmodman
05-20-2013, 07:22 PM
I had to help out on a Motor Home that was parked at the curb at a friend's house. We had to run two extension cords from his house since the generator in the RV was out being re-built.

We had 4 100 foot extension cords. Used two 200 foot runs. They were 16ga and had one PC plugged into each one. They did not heat up and there was no appreciable undervoltage.
We had 117 at the wall socket and 109 at the end under load. The OC does not draw much current. Now if we had been running an air compressor it would have been a different story. The plug on the end would have melted.