the wire size should be appropriate for the maximum current the device will draw to prevent overheating or voltage drop. It is important to follow electrical code and safety guidelines when selecting a wire size for a line cord. Consider factors such as voltage, current, and length of the cord when choosing the appropriate wire size.
#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.
Yes, you can replace a 10 amp 125 volt extension cord with a 10 amp 250 volt extension cord. The key specification to match is the amperage rating, which should be the same. The higher voltage rating of the replacement cord will allow it to be used with both 125 volt and 250 volt outlets safely.
In Canada this is quite acceptable. One extension cord can be plugged into another extension cord. What has to be kept in mind though, is the load amperage at the end of the cords. Additionally plugging one cord into another increases the wire's total resistance. This effects the over all voltage drop of the cord, by lowering the voltage at the load. If the cord's wire size is increase in each additional cord added to the length, this would be one way to combat against the voltage drop. An example, if the first cord has a #14 size conductor the next size cord to plug into it should be a #12. If additional length is needed then the next size cord to extend the length should be a #10.This type of cord use is used on construction sites all the time. Keep in mind that extension cords are only to be used as a temporary source of power in temporary locations and they not to be used as a permanent installation power source.
Depends on the size of the wire in the extension cord. The 3 prong is just the hot, neutral, and ground.
It sounds like the outlet was wired by someone that didn't know what they were doing and installed the wrong size breaker ahead of the outlet. The main purpose of selecting the right size breaker to suit the wire is to prevent these conditions from happening.
The wire size is large enough to carry the load current and that the cord is properly voltage rated.
When selecting a PFD, the most important consideration should be size.
#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.
When selecting a PFD, the most important consideration should be size.
The size you want your drawing to be.
Yes, you can replace a 10 amp 125 volt extension cord with a 10 amp 250 volt extension cord. The key specification to match is the amperage rating, which should be the same. The higher voltage rating of the replacement cord will allow it to be used with both 125 volt and 250 volt outlets safely.
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roughly 128 ft3. or a full bed of a full size pickup
1/4 inch.
The dryer wire size chart provides information on the recommended wire size based on the electrical requirements of the dryer, such as voltage and amperage. This helps in selecting the appropriate wire size for safe and efficient installation of the dryer.
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With that size of load and a voltage of up to 300 or 600 volts, any extension cord can be used.