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Question by tolley
Submitted on 5/4/2004
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I need to run 100 ft.extension cord from a 20 amp circut The appliance I will use is drawing 20amps. single phaze. can I use a marine cord? can i use 2 50ft. cords?
It will be on the ground outside.


Answer by fix it man
Submitted on 5/20/2004
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You can not run more than 80% of the rated load on a circuit, 20 amp circuit 16 amp appliance. The drop cord will add to the load due to resistance and must be sized according to load.

 

Answer by Howard
Submitted on 7/4/2007
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I just bought a Black and Decker electric lawnmower. I have two heavy duty outdoor cords that meet their gage requirements. Both cords have a bump on the female plug that prevents connection to the receptacle on the mower. What's that all about? thanks

 

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