Power cord replacement question

easterngray · Post by **easterngray** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:35 pm

My daughters "new" goldie has a two prong cord that I need to replace with a grounded cord. Is there a limit to the length of the replacement cord? I would like to install one at least 12' long. Thanks - Alec

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:54 pm

YES there is a length limit. But you well within it. The limit depends upon the amps you'll pull and the gauge of the wire. Since your replacing the cord, use 12/2 with a ground. Buy a 15 ft extension cord and cut off the female end.

easterngray · Post by **easterngray** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:03 pm

Thanks Bob!

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:12 pm

If you do not plan on ever using an extension cord, you can safely use a 12ga wire cord on your SS for up to 50'. If you ever plan on using an extension cord, do not use one with less then 12ga wire and do not exceed much more then 50' total length (in other words, the 50' extension cord plus your short motor cord), between your SS motor and the wall receptacle. For more then 50' use an extension cord with 10ga wire up to 100'. I do not recommend using an extension cord longer then 100'; however, with the correct guage wire you could theoretically go much farther.

easterngray · Post by **easterngray** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:24 pm

Thank you Tim!