Extension cords

**L Gunnar D** · 06-02-2018, 09:40 AM

I'm looking for a cord that has little-to-no "memory", i.e. it straightens out easily after having been coiled up tightly for some period of time. Many power tools have this kind of soft, flexible, rubber-like qualities, but I haven't been able to find it in extension cords. 14-16 gauge would be preferable and a 13 amp rating.

**bill walsh** · 06-02-2018, 11:24 AM

look at the flex cords

**LEDetailing** · 06-02-2018, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by bill walsh

look at the flex cords

I just happened to look at that cord a few days ago. Quality doesn’t come cheap. A good extension cord may last 20-30 years or longer.

**DaveT435** · 06-02-2018, 12:05 PM

I got one of the Flex cords. very high quality. It's 12 guage. It will definitely last 20 years or so.May be a little overkill for a polisher. I could see a 50' 12 guage cord being quite a pain using it for that. Your machine would definitely be getting full juice.

Since you're looking for a 14 or 16 guage and AG doesn't have any Home Depot would be your best bet. I've checked out their cords and they have what you want. They definitely aren't cheap!

**The Guz** · 06-02-2018, 12:38 PM

Costco at times carries these. Similar to the flex if not the same manufacturer that makes them for flex.

**Eldorado2k** · 06-02-2018, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by DaveT435

I got one of the Flex cords. very high quality. It's 12 guage. It will definitely last 20 years or so.May be a little overkill for a polisher. I could see a 50' 12 guage cord being quite a pain using it for that. Your machine would definitely be getting full juice.

So are you saying that you have a Flex extension cord, but don’t use it to connect your polisher?

**L Gunnar D** · 06-02-2018, 01:03 PM

Something like the Flex cords are exactly what I had in mind, but to my knowledge they can't be purchased separately from the machine. @ The Gus, I'll check out what they have at Costco, thanks. My project is to replace all the cords on my growing collection of polishers.

**DaveT435** · 06-02-2018, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Eldorado2k

So are you saying that you have a Flex extension cord, but don’t use it to connect your polisher?

Yes, I actually run my portable air conditioner with it. The air conditioner draws far more juice than a polisher. I use it for other things as well. I don't know where you polish, but for me a 25' cord is plenty and you definitely don't need a12 guage cord. It all depends on your individual needs. If you're going to be polishing 50' away a 14 guage would probably work 12 guage certainly wouldn't hurt.

**Eldorado2k** · 06-02-2018, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by DaveT435

Yes, I actually run my portable air conditioner with it. The air conditioner draws far more juice than a polisher. I use it for other things as well. I don't know where you polish, but for me a 25' cord is plenty and you definitely don't need a12 guage cord. It all depends on your individual needs. If you're going to be polishing 50' away a 14 guage would probably work 12 guage certainly wouldn't hurt.

I agree with pretty much everything you said.. I personally use a 14 gauge extension cord which I bought the same day I bought my 1st DA polisher a few years back. I made my decision based on this chart that’s inside the instruction manual for my HF DA.

I do have and very much need a 50’ cord. I use it for my vacuum, polisher, Metro Sidekick, etc. and if it was any shorter I wouldn’t be able to reach the end of my driveway where most of the things get done.