The manual for my SnowJoe snow-thrower says to use 12 gauge if 100 feet. The machine is 13.5 amps. Will 14 gauge be okay?
1089455
I've been using the 100 foot 14 gauge with my electric snow blower for about 3 winters with no problems.
326268
You will want to purchase a 12 gauge chord for this blower that can handle the amps. Amazon sells them. Search for US Wire 74100 12/3 heavy duty 100ft yellow extension chord. That's the one I use with my snow joe.
473807
I don't have my manual anymore, but another reviewer states, "The Mow Joe 14" has a 12 amp motor. Amazon is bundling it with a 16 gauge extension cord, despite the fact the manual states that for extension cord lengths under 100ft, a 14 gauge cord is required. For lengths of 100ft or more a 12 gauge cord is required (gauges work backward so a smaller gauge is a thicker wire)."So, in that case, it looks like the extension cord you are asking about is the right kind.
2092229
Very small amounts 1" or less will work with this machine if it is not to wet. It does not do well with very wet snow (almost slush) as it jams the ejector tube. It does not do well with packed snow as it won't break it loose from the surface.
1686984
I installed the heater at our camp in the mountains about an hour away, but it is easy to find the answer. Look on the label and you will see that it is a 120 volt/1650 watt heater. you just divide the watts (1650) by the voltage (120) to get the answer, which is 13.75 amps. You will need a minimum 14 gauge wire or larger (12 gauge) and a 15 amp breaker. If you are running the wire over 25 feet I would use the 12 gauge wire. This should be a dedicated circuit (nothing else on it).
1923629
you should use 12 gauge wire, but you could use 16 gauge if not running long distance.
200919
i just used 14 gauge electric wiring. it worked fine. the connections could take 12 gauge wire.
1411955
It will but I doubt you need 14 awg unless you are running the wire great distances, like over 100 feet.
27896
I used 14.3 wire (100 feet) and that filled the reel and was stong enough. The reel for 12.3 may work for up to 75 feet but not 100.
1260795
about 12" to 14 " I put this in my snow blower it reached the starter junt fine
1486315
We use a 100 feet 14-gauge and there was no porplem at all. I'd say give it a try and if it doesn't work with your 12- gauge extension cords. Send it back for refund.
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.
2218196
Hi Penny, As long as you are not over 200 ft. from your receptacle, a 14 gage cord is plenty large for this tiller. 14 gage is usually good for 15 amps and should be more than good enough for this 8 amp tiller.
1440050
Yes, you must supply your own cord.... 16-gauge at a minimum, 14-gauge is better, 12-gauge is BEST. Maximum power flow with minimal voltage drop to the motor, out to about 100-feet.... Beyond that, better get a GAS-one....
2006322
Well yes and no: at 13.5 amps you will draw (13.5 amps) * (110 volts) = 1485 watts. The unit is designed to max at 1500 watts so you are pushing this at 1485/1500 = 99% capacity. While short bursts (such as at power-on) are fine, I guess the duty cycle of these are not capable of sustaining this for prolonged periods. I recommend you get the 2000 watt unit and not drive the inverter at a sustained capacity of greater than 80% to maintain prolonged life. The next consideration is the battery (or batteries) supply...most lead-acid are rated somewhere around the 100 amp hours - a bit of conversion gives (100 amp hours) * (~12 volts) = 1200 watt hours. Then your snow blower with a fully charged battery at this rating should provide roughly (1200 watt hours) / (1485 watt) = 0.8 hours or ~48 minutes. Hope that helps.
855938
As several people have stated, it dosn't come with a cord. You must buy a separate outdoor extension cord long enogh for your use. One person stated he used a 100 ft 10 amp cord. I hope he ment a 10 gage cord. I wouldn't recomend running a 13 amp motor on a cord rated for 10 amps. I use a 100 ft 14 gage cord. 14 gage wire is rated for 15 amps, 12 gage for 20 amps and 10 gage for 30 amps. I find the mower runs on the 14 gage without heating the wire at all. If the wire gets hot, you are using to small of a wire. Go to a smaller gage number to carry more amps.
701872
12 or 14 gauge will be fine. But if the cord is over 20ft, I would use 12 gauge.