Note: The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord. (IE Size 12 is heavier than size 16)
To avoid loss of power and overheating, it is better to use additional hose instead of extension cord to reach your work area.
|
Ampere
Rating
Range
|
VOLTS
|
Length of Cord in Feet
|
|
120V
|
25ft
|
50ft
|
100ft
|
150ft
|
200ft
|
250ft
|
300ft
|
400ft
|
500ft
|
|
240V
|
50ft
|
100ft
|
200ft
|
300ft
|
400ft
|
500ft
|
600ft
|
800ft
|
1000ft
|
|
8 – 10
|
|
16
|
12
|
10
|
10
|
8
|
8
|
6
|
6
|
4
|
|
10 – 12
|
|
14
|
12
|
10
|
8
|
8
|
6
|
6
|
4
|
4
|
|
12 - 14
|
|
14
|
10
|
10
|
8
|
8
|
6
|
6
|
4
|
2
|
|
14 - 16
|
|
14
|
10
|
10
|
8
|
6
|
6
|
4
|
4
|
2
|
|
16 - 18
|
|
12
|
10
|
8
|
8
|
6
|
4
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
|
18 - 20
|
|
12
|
10
|
8
|
6
|
6
|
4
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The name plate on the machine should give the amps required - or have an electrician check with his meter.
The above is given for “information purposes only” and we recommend that you consult a licensed electrician before making any changes or changing electrical circuits in any way.
[1] Word Doc: Extension Cord Gauge
