Extension cord

[Ls1transam]

What kind of extension cords are you guys using? I have a 16 gauge, 50ft cord for my Rupes 15 Mark 2. My cord has a place for a ground on it. But the Rupes only has two prongs instead of 3, which is for the ground. Hope that doesn't matter. I'm also just wanting to make sure I have a good enough cord. I don't want to hurt my Rupes. I love this thing lol

[TheWolf]

The LHR15II has a 4A motor, so a 16 gauge cord at 50 feet long is adequate per the table in the Instruction Manual.

 

However, I personally prefer to use a smaller gauge cord (bigger wires) and the shortest length cord possible, rather than the minimum.  Note that the cord on the tool is 18 gauge, so going with a heavier duty cord (14 gauge) would account for this in your overall length.

 

The tool is double-insulated, so a ground is not needed.

 

[Ls1transam]

That's the same chart I went by. Just curios as to what everyone else was using.

[stripesace]

I have a 12GA 25' for my master blaster revo and a 14GA 25' i use for my vacuum and polishers. 

[pirahnah3]

I use a 12ga 50ft and if I need more I have a 12ga 100ft as well. I do have a 14ga 100ft if I dont need much draw. All of these are rated for 600V not the cheap 300V variety. 

[mc2hill]

I use a 12ga 50ft .... 

 

Same for me.  Picked one up on sale at Lowe's several years ago.  I know I will never have a problem with the tool with this cord.  

[CMDChase]

I use a 12 gauge 50 ft Husky I got from Home Depot a few years ago. Made in USA.

[Fierce5]

Definitely a 12 gauge 50ft cord. It may be an overkill in certain situations but I rather have that have peace of mind.

[sahls01gmc]

Unless I only use the cord for Christmas lights, I only buy 12ga.  That way, I know I can safely use it for any tool.

[DeDonDeRosa]

ive always used a 12ga 25ft cord for me that's perfect  

Edited July 11, 2016 by DeDonDeRosa