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Walmart has 100' Southwire 16/3 Orange Weather Resistant Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord (2309SW8803) on clearance for $14.83. Shipping is free on orders $35 or more, otherwise, free shipping w/ Walmart+ Membership [Free Trial].

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Walmart [walmart.com] has on clearance the 100' Southwire 16/3 Orange Weather Resistant Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord for $14.83. Shipping is free with Walmart+ or $35+ orders.

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If you really need 100ft of outdoor cord get something thicker than this. I would get at least 12 or 10g for such a long length. It probably wouldn't be safe to use this for anything but the lowest power draws. Harbor freight has good prices.
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This person has no idea what they are talking about. If you run an excessively high amp draw on too thin of a wire, the wire heats up and can melt the insulation.

There is a safety concern using too small of a wire. Don't exceed about 10A with this cord. Lights and many single power tools are fine. An electric pressure washer or big miter saw is asking too much.
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For LED Christmas lights it should be absolutely fine as long as you aren't trying to power some huge display.

Lighting is one of the best use cases for a thin cord like this.

At 500' with a 16AWG cord you shouldn't exceed about 1 amp to have less than a 5% voltage drop.
You can get a Kill-A-Watt meter to easily see how much current is being drawn.
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vo_danh
09-08-2021 at 02:18 PM.
09-08-2021 at 02:18 PM.
Thin cord like this failed to start up my air compressor and trips on my table saw. Yes get something thicker for long runs. Heavy but worth it if you are using higher draw equipment.
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matdave
09-08-2021 at 02:27 PM.
09-08-2021 at 02:27 PM.
FYI, Southwire is a decent brand and they appear to have some other cords on sale other than this junk one. Seeing some decent prices, of course I _just_ bought one last month for way more.
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09-08-2021 at 03:08 PM.
09-08-2021 at 03:08 PM.
Quote from MatthewS413 :
If you really need 100ft of outdoor cord get something thicker than this. I would get at least 12 or 10g for such a long length. It probably wouldn't be safe to use this for anything but the lowest power draws. Harbor freight has good prices.

True! It's amazing how people think they're getting a good deal when it's a cheap, small gauge extension cord.

100ft should be 12g , no smaller. Because this would darn near melt if used for anything larger than a desk lamp.

I bought one, but I'm actually using it for splicing low voltage lines.
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laidbackinNC
09-08-2021 at 03:20 PM.
09-08-2021 at 03:20 PM.
I'll admit that I'm one of the naive schmucks that bought a 100' cord about 20 years ago at kmart for about $8 I think. I've not given it much thought in that time whether it's big enough for what I've used it for. I have occasionally thought, "I hope I'm not overloading this thing... we'll see..."

Anyway, I just looked in my garage and embossed on the cord is AWG 16x30. Does that mean it's 16 gauge? The tag that came on it is long gone. Other numbers I can't read except for (UL) and 50deg C.

I've used a 4A trimmer, 7.5A blower, and 8A chain saw on it with no problems. Also used it to connect our refrigerator to the neighbors when our power was out for several days.
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psyctto
09-08-2021 at 03:24 PM.
09-08-2021 at 03:24 PM.
Quote from laidbackinNC :
I'll admit that I'm one of the naive schmucks that bought a 100' cord about 20 years ago at kmart for about $8 I think. I've not given it much thought in that time whether it's big enough for what I've used it for. I have occasionally thought, "I hope I'm not overloading this thing... we'll see..."

Anyway, I just looked in my garage and embossed on the cord is AWG 16x30. Does that mean it's 16 gauge? The tag that came on it is long gone. Other numbers I can't read except for (UL) and 50deg C.

I've used a 4A trimmer, 7.5A blower, and 8A chain saw on it with no problems. Also used it to connect our refrigerator to the neighbors when our power was out for several days.
Yup.
16Ga, 30 strand.

with you're current draws, you're more than fine.
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09-08-2021 at 03:28 PM.
09-08-2021 at 03:28 PM.
Quote from vo_danh :
Thin cord like this failed to start up my air compressor and trips on my table saw. Yes get something thicker for long runs. Heavy but worth it if you are using higher draw equipment.
you're using the wrong tool for the job bro... using a 10A cord for your more than likely 15A table saw.

that's on you, not the product.
specs are there for a reason.
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09-08-2021 at 03:40 PM.
09-08-2021 at 03:40 PM.
Quote from IncompletePerfect :
True! It's amazing how people think they're getting a good deal when it's a cheap, small gauge extension cord.

100ft should be 12g , no smaller. Because this would darn near melt if used for anything larger than a desk lamp.

I bought one, but I'm actually using it for splicing low voltage lines.
so you're telling people to buy no smaller than a 12Ga cord to run a couple strings of LED Christmas lights in a tree in front of their house? ?? are you serious

I don't understand what you guys don't understand about "Light Duty"...


just like the dude you quoted and agreed with, you guys are grabbing the wrong tool for the job. pay attention to specs, they're there for a reason.
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vo_danh
09-08-2021 at 03:40 PM.
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Quote from psyctto :
you're using the wrong tool for the job bro... using a 10A cord for your more than likely 15A table saw.

that's on you, not the product.
specs are there for a reason.
Which is clearly stated in my comment. People use what they have on hand and run into issues and not realize why. Sometimes you pick up a cord and don't know the exact length and gauge. Most people buying cords at walmart don't even know what amps are.
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09-08-2021 at 03:42 PM.
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Quote from vo_danh :
Which is clearly stated in my comment. People use what they have on hand and run into issues and not realize why. Sometimes you pick up a cord and don't know the exact length and gauge. Most people buying cords at walmart don't even know what amps are.
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that's on you (and them), not the product. educate yourself and those around you, don't just blindly blanket with the expensive option when it's not needed.
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09-08-2021 at 05:26 PM.
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Quote from MatthewS413 :
If you really need 100ft of outdoor cord get something thicker than this. I would get at least 12 or 10g for such a long length. It probably wouldn't be safe to use this for anything but the lowest power draws. Harbor freight has good prices.
The mains lines supplying the outlet aren't 10 gauge, and are likely 14, possibly 16.

14 is definitely safer, especially for something like an extension cord that will be flexed and pulled around, but 10g is definitely overkill for just about anything that connects to a NEMA5-15 receptacle.
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speed_demon
09-08-2021 at 05:38 PM.
09-08-2021 at 05:38 PM.
If you want to draw more than 10amps you need to daisy chain two of these together.
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09-08-2021 at 06:33 PM.
09-08-2021 at 06:33 PM.
i need to run power out to the far part of the back yard for a security camera and led flood light. this cord will do for now.
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09-08-2021 at 07:26 PM.
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It depends on what you want to use it for. I have one from HDX, which was a replacement for similar one and use it for 9amp chainsaw with no issues at all. As long as you are below its rating of 10amp you will be fine.
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rickyb0bby
09-08-2021 at 07:45 PM.
09-08-2021 at 07:45 PM.
Southwire... is typically American made and good quality stuff. Just note that this is 16 gauge and somewhat light duty.
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09-09-2021 at 01:40 AM.
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Wire gauge, amps, usage -- all explained.

Best Extension Cords for Any Situation [homedepot.com]
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