HellaBroke
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nothing rude about it.
several reasons for 10 ga at 100' voltage loss, higher ampacity rating. less abuse on whatever equipment your running that far away.
ridiculous as it may seem to you but when the tools that you plug in are $500 plus a little insurance in buying the proper sized extension cord $120 for an extension cord is well worth it...
use whatever size you "feel" is right im just putting facts of electricity and a little preventative maintenance on the table for you. Take it or leave it. There not my tools being used... just figure if someones in the market I Personally would use a 100' 10 ga, and keep my 12ga for 20-50 footers and 14ga for 10' cords...
especially for anything like detailing where you are running a piece of equipment for 3-4 hours at any given time continuous duty. 10 ga also leaves room for a 3 equipment pig tale so you can run a light and a polisher... etc...
keep on keepin on...
rops:Not having to do with the link provided but...
I agree with the 50 footers being a lot easier to handle. :xyxthumbs:
Most places you'll not need 100' anyhow. Plus.... running 2 tools off 2 cords is a lot easier than a 3-way on the end of a single cord.
RE: GFCI, you can buy extension cords with a interrupter built in. Not cheap, but safe none the less.
agreed 50' are easier to handle but its not safe to stack extension cords.
check one of these out for a GFCI as well these are much easier to change out if anything were to happen.
Morris Products Single Portable GFCI Adapter - Pricefalls.com
here is a 12ga 50' with gfci built in... but the first will be more versatile
ShockShield® GFCI Protected Tri-Cord - 50 Ft. - Mfg# 14880-119-012