newbienewb
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Can I do this? I will use a heavy duty cord, just dont know if it can handle it.
also would like to run the two fans off of it as well.
also would like to run the two fans off of it as well.
Extension cord to run 400W MH
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No problem with a heavy duty cord, and make it no longer than necessary.
GrizzlyAdams
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I use a 100ft outdoor heavy duty extension cord for my 685watt veg room, works fine. Any cord thats rated "heavy duty" should be rated to at least 15 amps which is all a 120 volt circuit can provide. Ergo, if your circuit breaker doesn't blow, your extension cord is fine.
Hey smile? I'm not calling you out but honestly curious, why would length matter? I would think the entire cord would be charged to a maximum of 15 amps no matter how long it got. Of course if were talking something ludicrous say 600 feet I might see your point? Just curious if ya got some evidence for that, I'd never heard of it so I got thirsty
Hey smile? I'm not calling you out but honestly curious, why would length matter? I would think the entire cord would be charged to a maximum of 15 amps no matter how long it got. Of course if were talking something ludicrous say 600 feet I might see your point? Just curious if ya got some evidence for that, I'd never heard of it so I got thirsty
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As the cord gets longer the resistance increases and there is a voltage loss. That translates to a wattage loss and a lumens loss. It wouldn't be significant for a difference of 15 ft vs 25 ft, but a 100ft cord would. Also the longer the cord the heavier it should be for the same amperage. This explains it better than I could:I use a 100ft outdoor heavy duty extension cord for my 685watt veg room, works fine. Any cord thats rated "heavy duty" should be rated to at least 15 amps which is all a 120 volt circuit can provide. Ergo, if your circuit breaker doesn't blow, your extension cord is fine.
Hey smile? I'm not calling you out but honestly curious, why would length matter? I would think the entire cord would be charged to a maximum of 15 amps no matter how long it got. Of course if were talking something ludicrous say 600 feet I might see your point? Just curious if ya got some evidence for that, I'd never heard of it so I got thirsty
http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm
newbienewb
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Thanx you guyz.