Comments on: Outdoor Extension Cord for Heavy Use?

By: oldtimer

oldtimer — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:51:59 +0000

i would stay away from an extension cord for this much load. do it right.
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By: Tallulla

Tallulla — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:02:59 +0000

First of all Steven W is incorrect by saying the heavier the wire, the more resistance. It’s completely the opposite. You require larger size wire to compinsate for voltage drop. It’s always safe to upsize your wire one size and do not load a circuit over 80% of it’s max load.

Personally, I would install a 60A rated panel in your shed.

Install a 60 amp double pole breaker in your main house panel and run 6/3 (6AWG 3 Wire) underground to your shed. Ensure the wire is suitable for burial and it only has to be buried a foot or so down as long as nothing is driving over it. Install your plugs from your 60A panel and Voila! You can get house wiring for dummies at any of your local hardware stores. Make sure you fololow all local building codes so you do not get into trouble.
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By: Bonno

Bonno — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:14:59 +0000

home depot = 12/2 cords easily under $ 50.00 if permanent, do it permanent
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By: pete63daddy

pete63daddy — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:09:59 +0000

If you are lucky like me to have no codes to go by then it is easy to take care of this yourself.I have the same situation here.But I took the steps to do it right my adding a breaker in my main then running a bury-able 10/2 with ground out to my shed with a small sub breaker box out there.It doesn't cost near what you would think and you don't have to worry about dragging a cord around.
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By: united9198

united9198 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:24:59 +0000

That will not likely meet the electrical code and could be quite dangerous. I would not recommend it.
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