I need to run a cord for lighting at the end of my driveway. No more than 120 w for 4 hours per night. Could I use a lighter gauge than this?
370311
if all you want is a light then yes... but you will find it hard to find a cord this good for the price I paid. I paid less than $60. Plus, this cord is heavy duty use for outside. most extension cords will deteriorate or have shorting issues in the weather. I recommend this cord for any outdoor long term operation. Plus, if you every need to power a power tool this will do the job.
370312
You can Robin; you need to know how many watts, amps your lighting is - this is a very heavy gauge - the lower the number 12/3 - the more it can handle - you can probably get away with a higher gauge if you check a gauge chart....
370313
If it is only 120 watts and a total of 4 lights then yes, you could use a smaller gauge exterior cord. I would recommend that you not leave the connection point where your lights plug in not be in an area that water may build up. 16/3 cable will handle up to 10 amps and be sufficient for your needs.
370314
I'm not an electrican but the extension cord is rated at 15w so it can handle a load of 1,800 watts.
370315
Robin, Yes, a 12 Ga wire is overkill for 120 Watts, assuming a distance that is not over one thousand feet or so. There is a handy "Wire gauge Calculator" that can be Googled for this purpose, and it says that 120 Watts would need 16 AWG wire for one thousand feet of distance. A major consideration is whether the wire will be exposed to the elements, or run underground in a conduit -- over the years, the average extension cord's covering will probably be degraded by the Sunlight's UV rays. The amount of Time that the lights will be on is not really a factor.
219842
I don't think it will handle the current for the lighting. Belden Co. makes a three conductor shielded cable that should work for you.
1387042
I am an electrician, it will pull about 13.5 amps on high. A standard residential circuit will handle it, IF, there is nothing else being used on that circuit. A good condition 14 guage grounded extension cord will work if it is 50 feet or less. Buy the shortest cord that gets the job done and I don't recommend going over 50 ft.
1661781
Ideally, you should use a 200amp fuse if I understand your question correctly. Wiki American wire gauge for more info.. Hope this helps.
811389
i'm sure that 18 guage wire would be sufficient. my led lights are part of a 12-volt system in my camper that is protected by a 15 amp bayonet fuse in a fuse box.
98154
Yes, just be sure that the battery has enough charge so you make sure not to ruin the battery. Depending on what you're running, 40 watts may be too small. Also be sure that you use the proper gauge wire for your application.
1817609
I looked at several sites that discussed this. A 14 gauge 100 ft. cord can handle 13 amps. You may wish to go to a 12 gauge cord just to be on the safe side.
2159257
You can use an extension cord but it needs to be the proper size. I think the book gives the specs. If not, they can be found on the minnkota website. I'm think my extension cord is 12 gauge 3 wire grounded because I wanted a 100 foot cord. A shorter extension can be a smaller gauge.
1416863
Should work fine - I would suggest using minimum 18ga wire, especially if it's a long run. The combined current draw would be approx 4.5A which a lighter plug should easily handle.
749834
Use TWO/2 Gauge wire and you'll be fine... better have your engine running though... 1500 watts will drain the battery very quickly.
2133671
If you use a 7500 Watt rated cord on a 10,000 Watt circuit, you are overloading the cord max rating by 33%. Not a good idea. You risk destroying the insulation on the wires within the cord, thus shorting it out. A short circuit at those power ratings could be very dangerous.
1575779
I used outdoor landscape lighting wire. It is very heavy gauge and is less expensive. It is perfect for this application. You can find it at any big box hardware store.
439828
No 1500 watts is way to much to get from your lighter. This will require a much larger cable to be installed.
581249
By using a 12 gauge cord you can easily run 100 feet of cord. If using a cheap 16 gauge cord (Most common type) keep it short. A 12 gauge wire is what also feeds your 20 amp receptacle in your house.
225852
I use a 100 ft extension cord, no problems with over heating. The cord I use, would be considered heavy duty, but not the most expensive brand. Use something that you could run a circular saw or similar type of products.
1209893
I am not a licensed electrician, but here is my advice. I used this wire to power a bathroom exhaust fan. The run was less than 15 feet. I don't see a problem using it for a low voltage lighting application for recessed lighting in your kitchen. If you use 12 gauge wire make sure that you are not stepping up from an existing 14 gauge circuit. I hope my advice was helpful.
1388726
If you are going to use an extension cord get a good thick gauge one. A cheap thin cord would probably provide too much resistance.