GBW Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Posted January 9, 2017 CT has this 12 gauge 50 footer on @ 45% off this week. $46 here in Yellowknife. Cheaper down there. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-contractor-grade-power-block-cord-12-3-0522321p.html#srp Yeah I looked at it but that head unit will not plug into the unit I have. Cheers however.
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Yeah I looked at it but that head unit will not plug into the unit I have. Cheers however. You can use a short cord to connect the two or replace the end on the cable. Pop one of these on. https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.2-pole-3-wire-grounding-outlet-clamptite-hinged-design-15a-125v-nema-5-15p-gray-thermoplastic.1000811764.html Edited January 9, 2017 by DRIFTER_016
GBW Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Posted January 9, 2017 You can use a short cord to connect the two or replace the end on the cable. True, but I'd feel safer with a factory done cord vs a Geoff done cut up one. Can I do it, yes but not wanting to after some of the replies here. The new showblower has an oval shaped cone over the connector to keep the snow off it. I don't want to cut that off as easy as I can cause I wouldn't want the company to say me doing so voided any warranty. But thanks Dave
Mister G Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 OMG..........almost 30 posts on a extension cord..........you guys need to go ice fishing.
GBW Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Posted January 9, 2017 OMG..........almost 30 posts on a extension cord..........you guys need to go ice fishing. Yes I do, BUT I needed the driveway clear to have a chance to get out...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 FYI This one is going to be 45% off starting tomorrow. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/outdoor-extension-cord-0522307p.0522307.html
ketchenany Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 OMG..........almost 30 posts on a extension cord..........you guys need to go ice fishing. There would be less post if they fell through stay with the cord.
davey buoy Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Love this,we all learn a little something. I would just change the end,make sure you have a ground fault switch or breaker at 15 amps and be done with it.Not really sure how that would void the warranty?,the motor would be protected for sure.
aplumma Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 The ground fault part of a circuit breaker is only for an electrical short in that circuit. It will ignore heat or excessive amps. The circuit breaker will trip ahead of itself meaning it has to be at the panel box to protect the inside line and the extension cord from excessive amp (heat). A unit that has a circuit breaker built into the unit will only trip if the motor gets to hot which kind of protects the cord and inline house indirectly but it is not its function. That is why you will find in some cases a ground fault interrupter or GFI in the plug outside that also protects the plugs in the bathroom. Art
GBW Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Posted January 13, 2017 FYI This one is going to be 45% off starting tomorrow. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/outdoor-extension-cord-0522307p.0522307.html Thanks! Going to exchange mine then as I have yet to use it.
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Thanks! Going to exchange mine then as I have yet to use it.
GBW Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Posted January 13, 2017 So I go looking for the NOMA one also 12G on sale and it ends up being the mastercraft one. The MGR said they now own NOMA so as long as the product # is right the packing can and will be different. Either way I now have a 50' 12 gauge wire and saved a few bucks via Dave. Thanks all!!!
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 So I go looking for the NOMA one also 12G on sale and it ends up being the mastercraft one. The MGR said they now own NOMA so as long as the product # is right the packing can and will be different. Either way I now have a 50' 12 gauge wire and saved a few bucks via Dave. Thanks all!!! Glad to hear it buddy.
scugpg Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Costco's one they carry in store is 100' $39.99 and 12/3
GBW Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Posted January 13, 2017 Costco's one they carry in store is 100' $39.99 and 12/3 Yes but the one close to me didn't have any other day when my folks went. I would have gotten them to get me one as it's longer and a good deal but none in stock. Thanks again however.
John Bacon Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 This seemed relevant...https://ca.news.yahoo.com/homemade-extension-cord-caused-blaze-005617746.html
GBW Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Posted January 18, 2017 This seemed relevant... https://ca.news.yahoo.com/homemade-extension-cord-caused-blaze-005617746.html It is... And things like that are why I wouldn't trust me changing heads on the cords. However I never leave one plugged in at all times either and that seems to be the case there in the link.
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