Outdoor Extension Cord Safety and Purchase Facts You Must Know!

Tools Used in This Video:
- Utilitech 100 FT 12 Gauge Extension Cord: geni.us/yZ6ZD (Amazon)
Did you know that your outdoor extension cords are not all made the same? There are some factors that you need to consider before you purchase your extension cord.
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[@angelferguson3159]

Thank you so very much I didn’t know any of that it really helps. May God bless you‼️🙏

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[@mattsmith6828]

Short and sweet! Definitely easy to overlook when shopping for a lot of stuff in one trip. I appreciate the minimal repetitiveness and lack of drawn out explanation. Some KZbinrs will say as much as they can just to make a 3 minute video into a 10 minute video. Keep up the good work!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Wow Matt, thanks for the feedback and positive encouragement! I greatly appreciate this. I hope you have a great day!

[@BlueSkyGal777]

Thank you for making the information understandable!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

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[@Jack-Surreal_Panes]

I have a bout 70' run from pool 20A buried line to shed. I run a 12/3 to shed with a RV plug. Works so much better than the 14. I run thru 2" PVC and that pvc has withstood TX summers, 2 ice storms, mowers weed wacker, etc... Someday I will get a trencher and run line to shed but for some lights and ocassional power tools it works well. Definitely not go bigger. 10 was out of budget but 12 will power a saw cutting 4x4 without lag where as 14 you can tell the motor was dragging and that was without the pool pump on. With 12 the 1.5hp pump and saw can keep going.

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[@kooliao]

Perfectly explained! Thanks!

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[@johnm8342]

Like the video… May also mention running daisy chain chords… I’m guessing two equal chords cuts amps in half… I’m considering solid UF feed to outdoor duplex setup for Christmas lights rather than having a jungle of chords…. Next year 😂

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thanks for watching! I’m also trying to avoid my cord jungle at Christmas. 🤣🤣

[@rockyracoon3281]

The other problem with using an undersized extension cord is the potential damage to the tool or appliance.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Such a great point, thank you for sharing!

[@albertoezau24]

I do not have many outlets at home,Can I use extension cord all summer for my portable ac? is it safe or not?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

You’ll definitely want to check the power requirements for your portable AC unit to see if you can use the extension cord with it.

[@sellorbuyfomo7710]

Awww bummer. So i cant connect a bunch of extension cords to make one long one . I wont have the power needed 😢

[@ReluctantDIYers]

😢

[@JoeBuck-uc3bl]

Always go 10 gauge GFCI protected cords just to have your bases covered.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Great approach! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Mani-lb9px]

Hi, what about using cord for outdoor small fountains

[@ReluctantDIYers]

As long as you purchase an outdoor rated cord that can handle the draw of your fountain, that should not be an issue.

[@denniswesterfield2552]

Or just go cordless. 😃

[@ReluctantDIYers]

SMH…… 🤣🤣

[@UnCustomMary_Luke10]

Is that like wireless? I've never had so may wire filled cords, since I went wireless.