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14th February 2006, 08:39 PM #1Member
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How far can you run an extension cord ?
How are you guys .
lt would be really handy if l could run an extension cord 120 mtrs to run a circular saw from . lt's only one of the smaller saws . 1200 l think !
ls that safe ?
cheers.
Jack
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14th February 2006, 08:53 PM #2
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Some People are like slinky's,
They serve no purpose at all,
but they put a smile on your face when you throw them down the stairs.
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14th February 2006, 09:17 PM #3Registered
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14th February 2006, 09:34 PM #4
Jack
Some People are like slinky's,
They serve no purpose at all,
but they put a smile on your face when you throw them down the stairs.
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14th February 2006, 10:13 PM #5
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Sorry Jack
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14th February 2006, 10:31 PM #6Deceased
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Originally Posted by masterblaster
And it is not wise to join too many together.:eek:
Peter.
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14th February 2006, 10:40 PM #7
Huh? If you can't run it that far; how the bloody hell do they light up the Mooon when it's full.:confused:
Cliff.
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15th February 2006, 02:57 AM #8
It really depends on how fit it is.
Cliff, don't you know that the moon has it's own generator?Photo Gallery
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15th February 2006, 07:44 AM #9Novice
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voltage drop and current availability are the 2 issues, this can be tested by an electrician with a volt meter and amp meter
If you use 30 amp cable you can run it safely for 50-60 meters and drag 15-20 amps continually
but to make a cord this length is costly $100-$200 as you need special plugs to take the thickness
I had 1 made 8 years ago for working in the building industry, the trouble now is you are only allowed to have an extension cord 30 meters long
Phil
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15th February 2006, 08:21 AM #10
With 1200 Watts you'll be dragging 5 amps but you will loose voltage over the run and each connection so it may drop the performance down a bit. If it's only a one off use you may get away with it ok. I use a whipper snipper on two 30m leads with no hassles. If it's to a shed for long term see Cliffs thread.
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15th February 2006, 10:52 AM #11Banned
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I have on a couple of occasions had to run my concrete edging machine on 3 x 30m leads. it draws a lot of power and the decrease in performance of the machine is noticeable. I wont run it for long on 3 leads (would rather load the quote and hire a generator rather than risk the machinery)
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15th February 2006, 03:53 PM #12Member
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ls that a ' no way Jack ' you silly prick type of serious answer by spontaneously combusting interconnected posting quads or what !
Anyway thanks for the help guys - um l think . l have joined two or three leads myself a few times , no hassles but this would be for a few mths x a few hours a day on off type use as l need to cut . Spose another way if that's a no no is cut the timbers up at the house then take them down to fit but it would be much easier down there . l'm turning it into a cabin so l might be a while !
Cheers
Jack
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15th February 2006, 05:22 PM #13
If it's only 1200w that you need (plus an allowance for start-up loading), it may be worth buying an el cheapo GMC gen set...
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15th February 2006, 06:09 PM #14
Masterblaster
New invention......Latest thing out..........Will solve your problem
It's called....
A Hand Saw
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15th February 2006, 06:18 PM #15Deceased
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Originally Posted by masterblaster
You may not like the way they told you what to do but at least they know their extension cords.
Peter.
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