Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
frontpage
captainguy 48.9K Views
Dec 9, 2025 2:42 AM

25' GoGreen Power 16/3 Heavy Duty Outdoor Extension Cord (Black; 13A/1625W)

$8.25

+ Free S/Hat Home Depot
Get Deal at Home Depot

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Good Deal?
44Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
Home Depot has 25' GoGreen Power 16/3 Heavy Duty Outdoor Extension Cord (Black, GG-13725BK) on sale for $8.25. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member captainguy for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 16/3 25' kink-free extension cord for indoor/outdoor use
  • SJTW-rated jacket resists moisture, grease, abrasion
  • ETL listed and approved for 300V hard-service use
  • One-outlet design for powering tools and equipment
  • Backed by 1-year manufacturer defect warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is priced slightly more ($0.24) than our recent and extremely popular front page deal from November 2025 which earned over 150 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 130 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

Original Post

Written by captainguy
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Home Depot has 25' GoGreen Power 16/3 Heavy Duty Outdoor Extension Cord (Black, GG-13725BK) on sale for $8.25. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member captainguy for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 16/3 25' kink-free extension cord for indoor/outdoor use
  • SJTW-rated jacket resists moisture, grease, abrasion
  • ETL listed and approved for 300V hard-service use
  • One-outlet design for powering tools and equipment
  • Backed by 1-year manufacturer defect warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is priced slightly more ($0.24) than our recent and extremely popular front page deal from November 2025 which earned over 150 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 130 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

Original Post

Written by captainguy

Community Voting

Deal Score
+112
Good Deal
Bad Deal

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Top Comments

Community Reviews

This 25 foot 16 3 extension cord is best suited for lights, Christmas decorations, and other low draw household use. The 1625 watt rating is at 125 volts, so real world home voltage leaves a bit less headroom, and the cord is described as light duty rather than heavy duty. It can handle some smaller tools, but higher draw equipment like mowers, snowblowers, pressure washers, and saws is better matched to 14 gauge or 12 gauge cord. For longer or more demanding runs, a thicker cord is the safer, more practical choice.

Common Questions (5)

  • No. A 16/3 cord is basic light-duty wiring, and it is better suited to low-draw uses like Christmas lights or a light leaf blower than to power-hungry tools or appliances. Several comments also note that 14/3 or 12/3 is the safer choice for heavier loads.

  • It can work for lighter tools such as a corded circular saw or a low-amp saw, but it is not a good match for high-draw tools like mowers, snowblowers, pressure washers, or heavy saws. Thin cords can cause voltage drop, heat, and in some cases tool overheating or burnout.

  • Yes. A 14/3 cord is widely suggested as the safer upgrade, and Home Depot or Harbor Freight 14-gauge 25-foot cords were mentioned around $10-$11, only a few dollars more than this deal.

  • It is rated for 1625W at 125V, but at typical home voltage around 119-122V the practical limit is closer to about 1550W. For continuous loads, staying under about 10A is a safer rule of thumb on cheap cords like this, especially over longer runs.

  • No. The cord is fine for 25 feet, but chaining two together to reach 50 feet increases voltage drop and makes it a worse choice for anything with meaningful current draw.

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

44 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 12, 2025 12:30 AM
549 Comments
Joined Mar 2024
TealThread549Dec 12, 2025 12:30 AM
549 Comments
Quote from noblewomen View quoted comment :
Can I use this for electric leaf blower or no ?
A light leaf blower no problem. Heavy leaf blowers use 12amps and I prefer a 14ga cable for that. There aren't the sudden power surges like saws bogging down but it's marginal using a 16ga.
Dec 14, 2025 11:28 PM
79 Comments
Joined Aug 2013
tnlobo420Dec 14, 2025 11:28 PM
79 Comments
$2 more and get a better quality one off Amazon..
$1 more at Walmart
Dec 15, 2025 6:12 AM
9.9K Comments
Joined Jul 2016
Frank_NittyDec 15, 2025 6:12 AM
9.9K Comments
A/b time Home Depot joined the party. I already bought it from Amazon anyway, lol...
Dec 15, 2025 5:24 PM
2.9K Comments
Joined Dec 2008
Marlin1975Dec 15, 2025 5:24 PM
2.9K Comments
Quote from noblewomen View quoted comment :
Can I use this for electric leaf blower or no ?

Maybe, but a 14ga (or 12ga) wire will work better and be safer.
Dec 15, 2025 11:02 PM
40 Comments
Joined Apr 2018
BeigeJoke7661Dec 15, 2025 11:02 PM
40 Comments
They have 14 gauge 25 foot for $10-$11
Dec 17, 2025 1:31 AM
400 Comments
Joined Sep 2013
jlwrenDec 17, 2025 1:31 AM
400 Comments
I like how the HDX refer to their 16/3 as light duty
Dec 17, 2025 1:32 AM
10.7K Comments
Joined Nov 2006
CTRFK8Dec 17, 2025 1:32 AM
10.7K Comments
can this run a 1450w heater 24/7?

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 22, 2025 11:19 AM
24 Comments
Joined Dec 2025
Mike728Dec 22, 2025 11:19 AM
24 Comments
Seems well-suited for typical household setups. Might not be ideal for larger appliances or long-term outdoor use.
Dec 22, 2025 11:47 AM
3.7K Comments
Joined Jun 2006
DAC21Dec 22, 2025 11:47 AM
3.7K Comments
The 14/3 at HD or Harbor Frieght is a much safer bet. Only $4 more, less when HF is running coupons for under $20 items.
Dec 22, 2025 11:52 AM
3.7K Comments
Joined Jun 2006
DAC21Dec 22, 2025 11:52 AM
3.7K Comments
Quote from CTRFK8 View quoted comment :
can this run a 1450w heater 24/7?
Right there on the edge. 1450 watts is 12 amps. So yes this would work, but at 24/7, why not have peace of mind by going 14/3 for $4 more?
Dec 22, 2025 1:46 PM
10.7K Comments
Joined Nov 2006
CTRFK8Dec 22, 2025 1:46 PM
10.7K Comments
Quote from DAC21 View quoted comment :
Right there on the edge. 1450 watts is 12 amps. So yes this would work, but at 24/7, why not have peace of mind by going 14/3 for $4 more?
yes this is why i passed on it thanks for the reply
Dec 23, 2025 12:25 PM
21 Comments
Joined Dec 2025
SeriousDime953Dec 23, 2025 12:25 PM
21 Comments
The heavy-duty extension cord with SJTW jacket and ETL certification with free shipping seems like a good value.
Jan 3, 2026 4:31 PM
22 Comments
Joined Jul 2014
RufusCallahanJan 3, 2026 4:31 PM
22 Comments
Would this work for a corded electric lawnmower?
Jan 3, 2026 5:07 PM
1.5K Comments
Joined Aug 2007
ggrr8tJan 3, 2026 5:07 PM
1.5K Comments
Quote from RufusCallahan View quoted comment :
Would this work for a corded electric lawnmower?
What is the amperage used? How long will it be used?

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!