What ext cord do you like for the 7424?

[JamMaster Jay]

Just curious which one you guys like. Gonna grab one for the warehouse. 10g, 50' sound about right?

[PaulMys]

That sounds about right. The thicker the gauge (lower numerically), the better.

[spazzz]

Just a Porter Cable 7424? at 50 feet?
14 would do but if you are paranoid spend the money on a 12 gauge.
10 gauge is overkill.

Get one rated for outdoor use it will have better sheathing.

[Eldorado2k]

Just a Porter Cable 7424? at 50 feet?
14 would do but if you are paranoid spend the money on a 12 gauge.
10 gauge is overkill.

Get one rated for outdoor use it will have better sheathing.


I agree👆🏽

I use a 14 gauge 50' cord for my HF DA.

[JamMaster Jay]

I've got a 14g but didn't want to burn it up. 12g is what I'm thinking @ 50'.
And yes I'm a bit paranoid and I love overkill.

[Eldorado2k]

I've got a 14g but didn't want to burn it up. 12g is what I'm thinking @ 50'.
And yes I'm a bit paranoid and I love overkill.


For a PC? No chance of burning it up using a 14 gauge. I based my purchase using the chart inside the HF DA's user manual. And the PC uses less power than the HF, so there you go.

[SeanChav]

I use 14g @ 50' for my gg6 with no problems

[expdetailing]

I run my 7424 & Flex on a 50' 16 guage. Nothing more is needed. All those charts will lead you to buying more than you need. I'm not cheap; I just do some good research first. I've never had a single issue runing my polishers on a 16 guage.

[VISITOR]

14 would do but if you are paranoid spend the money on a 12 gauge.
10 gauge is overkill.

:iagree:

[JamMaster Jay]

Appreciate the posts, Ive got a Home Depot gift card burning a hole in my pocket.

[Eldorado2k]

Appreciate the posts, Ive got a Home Depot gift card burning a hole in my pocket.


Ridgid shop vac > overpriced extention cord

[JamMaster Jay]

Already have a ridgid vac from HD. LOVE IT, use it almost every day.

[Bunky]

A 12 AWG cord is a good investment. It will power anything you can attached to 15A / 20A outlet up to 50 ft. You will not need to ask the question again if the extension cord is big enough.

[dlc95]

I run my 7424 & Flex on a 50' 16 guage. Nothing more is needed. All those charts will lead you to buying more than you need. I'm not cheap; I just do some good research first. I've never had a single issue runing my polishers on a 16 guage.

Same here.

[spazzz]

A 12 AWG cord is a good investment. It will power anything you can attached to 15A / 20A outlet up to 50 ft. You will not need to ask the question again if the extension cord is big enough.

Excellent point.

The only reason I don't use mine is the cord isn't very flexible.
I had to use it for my compressor to the 20 amp outlets for blowing out microfiber discs.

Those new green Flexzilla cords look tempting.