Using an extension cord witht the MES?

dom

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Jun 15, 2009

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• Jun 19, 2009

• #1

OK, I know the manual says not to, but the cord that comes with the unit is pretty short. I would like to place the MES a little further away from the house.

Has anyone successfully used an extension cord with the MES? Was it a certain gauge?

Thanks!

 

slickrat

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Sep 20, 2008

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• Jun 19, 2009

• #2

I've used a 12 guage 25' with mine... no problem whatsoever.

 

meatball

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• Jun 19, 2009

• #3

Ditto on Slick Rat's .. not with an MES, but with the Cookshack and Brinkman electrics I've used a 12 guage 25 footer with no issues. I don't understand why they make the cords so short if they don't want you to use an extension.

 

scubadoo97

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Sep 28, 2008

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• Jun 19, 2009

• #4

extension cords can cause a decrease in voltage. Always go with the shortest one that will get the job done and the largest gauge. 12 gauge should be fine

 

werdwolf

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• Jun 19, 2009

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12g 25ft no problems.

 

donnylove

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Feb 3, 2009

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• Jun 19, 2009

• #6

I've used a 5-ft cord multiple times with no problem . . . not sure what gauge it is.

 

mgnorcal

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Apr 7, 2009

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• Jun 19, 2009

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Is there an amperage rating on the unit somewhere or in the manual?

I did a quick search and it looks like maybe 6.5 amps.

If so, then 25ft of 12 gauge ext. cord won't overheat or cut your power.

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

 

eman

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• Jun 20, 2009

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I went to electrical supply house and bought 10' of 10 guage cord and heavy duty plugs for both ends . works great and have had no problems.

 

scottyaz

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• Jun 24, 2009

• #9

I have a bradley, I tried using a longer extension cord and had problems with it taking a long time getting to temp and staying there. I bought a 9' appliance extension cord and things work great now.