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John Wentworth wrote: "Mys Terry" wrote in message ... The distance in this case is a pretty important factor. I don't think a 15 amp "tool" is going to be very happy on a 100 foot 12 gauge cord. You're correct. To have a not greater than 3% voltage drop, a 15 amp load on a 100 foot cable would require #8 wire. See http://www.elec-toolbox.com/calculators/voltdrop.htm for a voltage drop calculator. |
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