Extension Cords and a Flex Polisher

**imported_NRZ** · 03-17-2009, 02:26 PM

If i`m using a 100` 14 gauge power cord will I be ok?

**BigAl3** · 03-17-2009, 02:32 PM

how many amps is it? btw... i use a 12 gauge cord/15 amps...

**imported_NRZ** · 03-17-2009, 02:57 PM

I have no idea the amps? I bought it at sears two years ago to run my PC and have never had a problem. Maybe i`ll just be safe and get a 50` 12 gauge?

**imported_Jakerooni** · 03-17-2009, 04:44 PM

Probably safer to get the 50` 12 gauge... Not sure why anyone would need a 100` cord anyways.. I have one for the RV`s I have to do from time to time but even that`s overkill. I`d say 25` is most common and 50` for the real long or tall jobs should be pleanty for almost anything out there. (unless you`re doing planes or yatch`s which always a possibility)

**BigAl3** · 03-17-2009, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jakerooni

Probably safer to get the 50` 12 gauge... Not sure why anyone would need a 100` cord anyways.. I have one for the RV`s I have to do from time to time but even that`s overkill. I`d say 25` is most common and 50` for the real long or tall jobs should be pleanty for almost anything out there. (unless you`re doing planes or yatch`s which always a possibility)

50 ft is ideal, but sometimes the extra length is needed (i have a long driveway) IME...

**imported_NRZ** · 03-18-2009, 05:11 AM

I do have a long driveway and never really know where I might end up detailing a car. Plus having the extra one will allow me to run lights or the pc without having to change cords. I`ll go shopping after work!!

Thanks guys for the help.

**gmblack3** · 03-18-2009, 07:23 AM

I have a 50" yellow jacket. They are about $35 at lowes or HD. They do offer one with a triple end on it that you might find better for your application. Mine just has the single end.

**Eisen Hulk** · 03-18-2009, 08:29 AM

I have the exact same cord....I`ve been very happy with it.

Originally Posted by gmblack3a

I have a 50" yellow jacket. They are about $35 at lowes or HD. They do offer one with a triple end on it that you might find better for your application. Mine just has the single end.

**Vew** · 03-25-2009, 11:18 PM

With a 14 gauge 100ft cord for a 900watt Flex @ 7.5A you will lose ~14.2watts thru the cord. That results in less then a 5% voltage drop in the end, so yes, you are fine with that cord.

While I was verifying my math, I found a cool lil calculator for you guys. Halfway down the page. Just keep the voltage drop <5%. If it`s higher, shorten the wire, or bump up (smaller AWG means bigger cord) the cord.

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