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SYMBOLOGY
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards
Association
Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.
Volts Alternating Current
Amperes
No Load Revolutions
per Minute (RPM)
n
o
xxxx/min.
A
V ~
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(At Full Load)
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
25 FEET 50 FEET 75 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET
0 - 2.0 18 18 16 16 16
2.1 - 3.4 18 18 16 14 14
3.5 - 5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1 - 7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1 - 12.0 16 14 12 10 -
12.1 - 16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1 - 20.0 12 10 - - -
FIGURE C
*Based on limiting the line voltage drop
to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
6. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.
For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
(See Figure C.)
7. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make
sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required.
(See Figure C.)
8. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate
amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
(See Figure C.)