[Shop-talk] Extension cord gauge per load and distance

[David Scheidt]

On Aug 14, 2012, at 5:08 PM, eric at megageek.com wrote:

> Just tell him to back feed the panel and make sure he shuts off the main
> before starting the genny.
>
> This way, he only needs one heavy cable (and it can be as short as
> possible) and he has his whole house wired properly.
>
> Note:  This is against every code I know, but it is safe if you are
> mindful of what you are doing.
>

Trusting people to have sense in a crisis is *exactly * why it's against code.

Do not do this.



> Eric P
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
>
>
>
> Heavy duty extension cords are pretty pricey. I had my compressor (240
> hard wired) connected to the panel in my garage and it cost under $100.
> I am guessing he will pay close to that for a heavy duty cord....
>
> 50 ft 10 gauge over $85....
>
>
>
http://www.gemplers.com/product/181891/50-ft-10-gauge-Heavy-duty-Extension-Ca
bles?sku=181891&src=25SEPLA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=181891&gclid=CNrr9uqO57ECF
cVAMgod9l4A9Q
>
>
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> On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 7:10 AM, Ian McFetridge wrote:
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