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04-07-2008, 04:32 PM
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Big Fishy
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Is this extension cord ok to use?
I am having trouble getting an extention cord at the stores near me. I want to use an extention cord to connect my power compact lights to my power strip. I want one 4 - 6 feet. I found this one in the basement. It doesn't have any info on it but it is the perfect size and I like that the end is flat. It fits into the timer perfectly. Would this be ok to use. Does anyone have any internet sites that have what I am looking for.
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04-07-2008, 04:34 PM
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Shark
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is it grounded ?
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04-07-2008, 04:36 PM
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Big Fishy
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I will sent a photo
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04-07-2008, 04:37 PM
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Big Fishy
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If this is good, anyone know where i could get another just like it
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04-07-2008, 04:40 PM
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Montis 'R Us
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Originally Posted by Debs
If this is good, anyone know where i could get another just like it
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Larger gauge wire the better. That is an extension cord for a washer. Look at HD or Home Depot.
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04-07-2008, 04:41 PM
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Shark
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looks fine to me. 
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04-07-2008, 04:42 PM
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Big Fishy
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I did check out those stores and nothing less than 20 feet. Any place on line that you know of?
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04-07-2008, 04:44 PM
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Shark
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I did check out those stores and nothing less than 20 feet. Any place on line that you know of?
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i didn't browse through their selection, but it's a start 
http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=495312
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04-07-2008, 05:00 PM
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Montis 'R Us
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I did check out those stores and nothing less than 20 feet. Any place on line that you know of?
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Look back by the appliance accessories. I've never not seen them in the store.
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04-07-2008, 06:12 PM
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Big Fishy
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I must say, I did not think to look there. I'll check, thanks
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04-07-2008, 10:40 PM
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Shark
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Make your own if you want a specific length. I bought 50' of extention cord cable and a bunch of ends. I just cut the length I wanted, put two ends on it and I have an extension cable. I don't remember what guage I bought but it was enought to run my MH's. I like it because I don't have extra. It was really easy. You strip the end a little, feed it though the hold then screw down three screws and your done. Check it out in the electrical department.
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