![]() There are LOTS of extension cords that are #16 and #14 gauge. You’ve got to read the labels! Check the gauge! But that’s not always true! It could just be a thicker outer jacket. Generally, a thicker appearance (fatter cord) probably has heavier gauge wires inside. Don’t let the thickness (appearance) of the extension cord fool you! Thick wire has more capacity for power (Watts, Amps) than thin wire (logical). What do I mean by ‘too small’? I mean the internal wire conductors themselves. And the appliance itself may operate poorly, or worse…it may damage. ![]() If the extension cord is ‘too small’, it may likely restrict the power necessary to safely operate the loads that are plugged in. ( Jump to generator power cord Y-splitters ) Extension Cord Gauge – It Matters! What difference does gauge make? ( Jump to specific extension cord recommendations ) ![]() It may affect how the appliance will run, and, the overall safety of the interconnection. It does make a difference having the right or best extension cord (or cords) when powering appliances and other devices from a portable generator. ![]() The best extension cord for your generator is one that is spec’d to handle the maximum power that’s being delivered between the generator itself (the rating of the specific generator output/outlet being used) and the device or devices plugged into it (like a refrigerator, or whatever else). Maybe even a furnace during winter (if wired appropriately), or air conditioner during summer. The most common temporary use of a portable generator is with an extension cord to a refrigerator. ![]()
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