View Full Version : Stupid question about extension cords
Rich Engelhardt
08-26-2012, 12:16 PM
I have a three outlet 12 ga pigtail.
Can I use that at the end of a 14 ga. extension cord?
I'd only be running one tool at a time & the tools would be 10 amp or less, things like a corded drill or a jig saw.
Jerry Miner
08-26-2012, 1:19 PM
Can I use that at the end of a 14 ga. extension cord?
Yes. No problem. You can always go heavier (lower gauge no. = heavier wire)---going lighter can cause problems.
You don't say how long your cord is, but remember that shorter is better--- voltage drops as length increases. Voltage drop can lead to motor over-heating.
Jim Finn
08-26-2012, 5:48 PM
Yes you can use it. In my experiance those three way wyes do not last long.
Leo Graywacz
08-26-2012, 6:26 PM
Yes you can use it. The smaller ga cord will limit the amps you will be able to pull.
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