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Prime Members: 2-Pack 3' Cable Matters 16 AWG 13A Power Extensions Cords

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Cable Matters via Amazon has for Prime Members: 2-Pack Cable Matters 16 AWG 13A Power Extensions Cords on sale from $5.99 below. Shipping is free.

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Cable Matters via Amazon has for Prime Members: 2-Pack Cable Matters 16 AWG 13A Power Extensions Cords on sale from $5.99 below. Shipping is free.

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Model: [UL Listed] Cable Matters 2-Pack 16 AWG Heavy Duty 13A Power Extension Cord - 6ft, 3 Prong Power Cord Extension, NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R, Yellow

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Don't forget about the wiring in the house. The circuit length starts at the circuit breaker in the panel and there could easily be near or more than 100' of wiring before it reaches the receptacle. I recommend only using 12awg extension cords on 15amp circuits per the "100 Feet Rule".

A 16awg extension cord is a hard pass and not recommended. 16awg is even smaller than the 14awg conductors used in 15amp circuits in the home and would technically downgrade that circuit at the end of the 16awg extension cord to 10amps. That's before even factoring in the 100 feet rule.

I'm a commercial electrician with 35+ years experience.
Pretty thin wire!!! 16G
Apparently the "Heavy Duty" is more about the physical quality of the cord, not electrical. 🤔

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Quote from JasonStern :
Not sure what everyone is arguing about. The title literally states "16 AWG 13A". If you're driving 15A equipment, this is not for you. Buy a heavier cord. For most electronic devices, you are fine. If you're that worried about it, buy an inline amp/watt meter or insert a surge protector inline.
Average consumer is not that bright. They assume that if you can plug something in and it turns on then there is no need to worry about safety. How would you feel if your neighbor used these, started a fire and your house burned down as a result. Happened to my brother, he lost everything in the fire.
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Quote from bluekiwi :
Average consumer is not that bright. They assume that if you can plug something in and it turns on then there is no need to worry about safety. How would you feel if your neighbor used these, started a fire and your house burned down as a result. Happened to my brother, he lost everything in the fire.
That sucks... What did he have plugged in? Had to be something more than 13 amps but less than 15 or 20 or the breaker would have tripped. If it was something less than 13 amps, the cord was defective in some other way or it was running under a couch cushion or a rug or something. A 13 amp rated cord should not burn up at 13.1 amp or even higher.
Last edited by nolife May 1, 2025 at 09:43 PM.
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Quote from rotarypower101 :
Are there any alternatives to these anyone could recommend?

Would like a couple different 3 pin various Short lengths with factory ends on them.

Could have use one of these last week, but just substituted a power strip as it was the closest part on hand that matched the need.

Something like this could fit your needs and it's made with 12awg copper conductors. I have one of these, Yellow Jacket makes nice cords.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQU576

They make these in different lengths if you need a longer one.
Last edited by Dashey10 May 2, 2025 at 03:36 PM.
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Quote from HarryS4062 :
Some good points made here: I am looking to get these for low powered electronics that terminate on a UPS like routers, cameras etc...mostly 12V devices that have large power supplies clogging up the UPS ports. So I think if the use case is such as this, then 16 AWG should be ok, but as stated by others, I would not risk these on microwaves and heaters. Soon as I get them, I will lable them as "Low Power" to make sure they are not used elsewhere.

That's a good idea to label these cords. Maybe label them "10amp - 16awg" or "10amp Max".
With this extension cord having a thicker outer jacket and being larger in diameter I can see someone assuming that the cord is rated higher and using it for a purpose that's higher than this cord's actual amperage rating.
Last edited by Widowmaker May 2, 2025 at 03:22 AM.
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Extension cords for ants!! 3ft..😂
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These are great for running things like the M12/M18 rocket lights. Silly to break out the 50ft for those if you don't need the reach.
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Quote from bluekiwi :
Average consumer is not that bright. They assume that if you can plug something in and it turns on then there is no need to worry about safety. How would you feel if your neighbor used these, started a fire and your house burned down as a result. Happened to my brother, he lost everything in the fire.
Sorry to hear about your brother's loss.
To be fair, most appliances are perfectly fine using 16 gauge wire. But space heaters, hand tools, electric lawn equipment, high end stereos, high end gaming PCs, etc. - no. Best case, you burn out the equipment from brown outs. Worst case, as you mentioned - fire hazard.

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Quote from nolife :
That sucks... What did he have plugged in? Had to be something more than 13 amps but less than 15 or 20 or the breaker would have tripped. If it was something less than 13 amps, the cord was defective in some other way or it was running under a couch cushion or a rug or something. A 13 amp rated cord should not burn up at 13.1 amp or even higher.
Neighbor had a microwave and a tv plugged in, burned the whole complex down
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Quote from bluekiwi :
Neighbor had a microwave and a tv plugged in, burned the whole complex down
Two things into a 16 gauge single outlet extension cord? A microwave averages 700-1000 watts and have a 16 gauge power cord themselves and a modern 65 inch LCD is 150-250 watts and more then likely an 18 gauge cord. That is still under the rated capacity of a 16 gauge extension cord. There is more to this story. That being said... Appliances should not be powered from any extension cord and only for temporary use and ANY extension cord used in that manner has the same hazards.
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i like these to keep in my tool box they are not bulky and can run a power tool if you are a bit short to reach am outlet
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Quote from nolife :
That sucks... What did he have plugged in? Had to be something more than 13 amps but less than 15 or 20 or the breaker would have tripped. If it was something less than 13 amps, the cord was defective in some other way or it was running under a couch cushion or a rug or something. A 13 amp rated cord should not burn up at 13.1 amp or even higher.

Electrical stuff is not something most of us are taught, ever. No need to call people not that bright. Most everyone doesn't know much about electricity.

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