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Does a long extension cord draw more power than a short extension cord?
No. However, a longer extension cord has higher resistance for a given wire gauge or size compared to a short extension cord and the voltage at the load device may drop so low that it doesn't work properly. This may also be accompanied by a noticeable rise in the temperature of the extension cord. As a rule, use the shortest extension cord that will get the job done. If the extension cord must be long, use one that has heavy gauge wire to minimize voltage drop at the load.
Can a microwave be plugged into an extension cord?
Yes, as long as the extension cord is rated for the load. Most microwave ovens use 1000W or more, some less. A standard two wire extension cord would be unsafe. There are, however, extension cords which have the proper gauge of wire and the necessary 3-prong outlets which a microwave would need to operate safely.
Is the ribbed wire on a extension cord the black?
no
Is ribbed wire black or white?
The ribbed wire on a lamp cord is the neutral wire. On an extension cord there is no rib but the neutral wire is white in colour.
What is the best size wire for a welder extension cord?
25 percent larger wire for 50 feet.
What is the extension wire used for on an outdoor gourmet Triton gas grill?
According to the grill guy at Academy, the extension wire is used as an alternate way to light the grill. Clip a match into the end of the extension wire, light the match, and then use the extension wire to light your grill without placing your hand too close to the burners. Makes sense, but I would suggest they rename this part "manual grill lighter extension wire."
Does a long extension cord draw more power than a short extension cord?
No. However, a longer extension cord has higher resistance for a given wire gauge or size compared to a short extension cord and the voltage at the load device may drop so low that it doesn't work properly. This may also be accompanied by a noticeable rise in the temperature of the extension cord. As a rule, use the shortest extension cord that will get the job done. If the extension cord must be long, use one that has heavy gauge wire to minimize voltage drop at the load.
Can a microwave be plugged into an extension cord?
Yes, as long as the extension cord is rated for the load. Most microwave ovens use 1000W or more, some less. A standard two wire extension cord would be unsafe. There are, however, extension cords which have the proper gauge of wire and the necessary 3-prong outlets which a microwave would need to operate safely.
Is the ribbed wire on a extension cord the black?
no
Is ribbed wire black or white?
The ribbed wire on a lamp cord is the neutral wire. On an extension cord there is no rib but the neutral wire is white in colour.
How do you get a spark plug socket out that came off the extension?
Wire coat hanger or push longer extension into it and pull out.
What is the best size wire for a welder extension cord?
25 percent larger wire for 50 feet.
What is the proper gauge of wire for an extension cord for a 700 watt microwave oven?
The most common wire size for an extension cord to use would be a #14 conductor. As extension cords are classed as flexible cords, the proper terminology would be a 3C/14. The cord consists of three #14 conductors, whose colouring is white, black and green covered by a plastic sheath.
Do you need to use TC extension wire to connect a thermocouple or can you use shielded cable?
You must use thermocouple wire (of the same type as the thermocouple) to extend the circuit. If you switch to a different wire the point of connection between the two becomes a thermocouple junction itself, and the resulting voltage from that junction will skew your reading. You can use any wire to extend a thermocouple connection if you know the temperature of the junction where the thermocouple wire ends--this becomes the reference junction.
How long can you run an electric extension cord?
It depends on the gauge of the wire, the length and the total current draw of the appliances. You said "heavy duty outdoor extension cord" so I'll assume 12 gauge wire. You can run a MAXIMUM of 20 amps for a MAXIMUM of 100 Ft on that wire. If the current draw goes up, so should the wire size. If the distance goes up, so should the wire size. 10 Ga wire - 30 amps for 100 Ft.
What gauge wire do you use to hook up a 5.1 theater system?
The bigger the wire the better. Most are wired with the larger zip cord wire. AKA indoor extension cord wire. The sound won't be any better but the amplifier will not have to work as hard to deliver the same volume from the speakers. I use Monster Cables because they are inexpensive now.
What size extension cord should you use for your 120 volt 1725 watt iron?
#16 <<>> To load an extension cord to 1725 watts depending on the length of the cord, the bare minimum should be #14. A better size cord and my recommendation would be a #12 wire size extension cord.
