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.
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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
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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.
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$1 more at Walmart
Maybe, but a 14ga (or 12ga) wire will work better and be safer.
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