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how long can the extension cord be? #4796707 04/29/10 07:57 PM
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need to run an extension cord about 75 yds to charge my boat out in the middle of nowhere. will it work? will i blow something up?

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Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: criglizard] #4796710 04/29/10 07:58 PM
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oh and obviously this is going to take 4-5 cords.

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: criglizard] #4796721 04/29/10 08:00 PM
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Get you some heavy duty 3 wire on a bundle and just put the extension cords mail and female parts on it.

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: TIM CLINE] #4796740 04/29/10 08:05 PM
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I use 100 footer works fine with a four bank charger.


Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: Cableman] #4796775 04/29/10 08:10 PM
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12-2 romex and do like Tim said.. if you can hold it off the ground that'll help at that distance.
Use some wood stakes, the ground will suck the juice out for some reason. noidea
75 yds x 3 = 225 foot

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ya i use 2 extra heavy duty and it goes over 100 footno problem

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: Kay Dyson] #4796902 04/29/10 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted By: RedSkeeter
12-2 romex and do like Tim said.. if you can hold it off the ground that'll help at that distance.
Use some wood stakes, the ground will suck the juice out for some reason. noidea
75 yds x 3 = 225 foot


Thats the right answer. Gonna cost ya tho.

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: LMH Steel] #4796936 04/29/10 08:44 PM
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Good advice from Steel and I have done it without it off the ground

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I have a 500' one made up but with the name southtexasbassin your probably to far away from me for it to be any help to ya. Your welcome to use it if you want to tho.

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: LMH Steel] #4796964 04/29/10 08:49 PM
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where are you lmh? gonna be using it in east texas

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: criglizard] #4796972 04/29/10 08:51 PM
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Just outside of Longview. Call me if you want 903-576-4111.

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: LMH Steel] #4796990 04/29/10 08:54 PM
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12-2 romex is the optimum thing to do but expensive and you will end up with this hard to roll, huge mess of wire each time you put it up that will cover the bed of your truck. Even a 15 amp 3 bank charger actually draws few amps. Remember the 12v OUTPUT is 45 amps(15x3). The 110v draw is surprisingly small. Check your battery chargers INPUT draw. You will be fine with a decent 100' medium/heavy duty extension cord. You can get a 100' 12ga extension cord. A little heavy, kind of expensive but will do MORE then you need and it rolls up fairly small. Price them at Home Depot, Lowes...

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: 361V] #4797144 04/29/10 09:22 PM
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12ga. 100' cords will be pushing $100 ea.

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: 361V] #4797150 04/29/10 09:23 PM
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If you have a heavy duty one with good insulation you should be able to do it. But like 361V said I would buy a new 100 foot cord. In my experience multiple cords can cause problems

Re: how long can the extension cord be? [Re: Aceman93] #4797168 04/29/10 09:26 PM
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He needs to go 75 yards not feet.

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