Can I use it safely with an extension cord?
1387042
I am an electrician, it will pull about 13.5 amps on high. A standard residential circuit will handle it, IF, there is nothing else being used on that circuit. A good condition 14 guage grounded extension cord will work if it is 50 feet or less. Buy the shortest cord that gets the job done and I don't recommend going over 50 ft.
2058390
O have an outlet box close to where I use the heater so I don't use any extension cord, however, you should be able to use a outdoor extension cord. I would also use a cord lock cover to protect the connection from rain or snow.
48852
It is preferable to plug the unit directly in to an outlet, but plugging it in to an extension cord should work OK. Do NOT however plug the unit into a power strip or the results will be unsatisfactory.
1052776
The cord is very, very short. Probably no more than a foot if that. So you need to hang it where you have an outlet right there or you'll need an extension cord.
2058391
My parents have an electric box right behind their birdbath so they don't need an extension cord. Sorry, but I don't know the answer to your question.
48853
You can, but according to the information booklet you might see lot of noise on the line if you plug this to an extension cord.
1276397
Yes, you we'd need an extension cord to power the unit. I had an outlet installed for neatness and not to stumble on the extension cord, regularly.
151254
Yes. May need an extension cord though, depending on how close you are to an outlet. The cord is understandably short for a portable device.
428118
No. A little heat on the cord is normal but it shouldn't be hot. If it's plugged directly into the wall or a heavy-duty computer power supply strip on a thick, short extention, it should not be hot. Don't use an ordinary extension cord.
1084098
Very likely, however I would ask an electrician before I used an extension cord on any big appliance. Jean
1046913
You might be able to use it by itself if the outlet is in the perfect position; I didn't measure it (it's under three feet of snow right now) but I use it with a grounded extension cable from my garage. The electrical resistance isn't so great as to become a safety issue with an extension.
2041782
The cord is several feet long. I'd imagine no problems running it with an extension cord.
1486747
I think you could safely use a heavy duty grounded extention cord with it. It has a grounded 3 prong plug. I leave mine plugged in continuously to an outside grounded outlet. I assume that it's the typical "cover your butt" safety warning that says not to use an extention cord.
1620240
I am not an electrian but I use my extension cord and haven't had any problems.
883648
It is fine to use outdoors. However, if you use an extension cord you will want to make certain it is appropriate for outdoor use.
2256945
I would say no but only because most extension cords are usually too thick. If it's an extension cord that's old and only has two wires you could possibly get away with it
2071695
The cord is not too long so you will need an extension cord to take it to your outlet. I love them though.