the louder the generator, the longer the cord
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| Author: | GixxrSixxr [ Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
nate, when my one warmer didnt work right and burnt through i had to send it back to chicken hawk since they make suzuka and the process was very simple and hassle free so if you do have any problems the customer service is very good. |
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| Author: | stevedave [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
I know everyone says to get a heavy duty extension cord for the warmers, but how heavy duty? From the little I know, the average extension cord is 16 gauge. Is a heavy duty 16 gauge adequate or do I need to get a 14/12/10 gauge? |
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| Author: | fjorn [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
Most times, I shoot for 14 or better. |
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| Author: | Wolley [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
Depends on the amount of wattage you want to draw and the length. If you feel the cord and it is warm or hot, you need a lower gauge cord |
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| Author: | stevedave [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
I'm going to run to lowes/home depot and see what I can find. Going to try and find around a 12 gauge or so. |
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| Author: | madski [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
if your warmers have individual plugs make sure you get a splitter too. i got a cheepie outdoor one from lowes for under $5, works great. |
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| Author: | stevedave [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
How long of a cord do I need? Figure at least 50', maybe 100'? |
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| Author: | madski [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
the louder the generator, the longer the cord
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| Author: | GixxrSixxr [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
i would get 300' just to be on the safe side |
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| Author: | fjorn [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tire warmers? |
madski wrote: the louder the generator, the longer the cord Guess my 25' will be adequate then.  I'll probably buy a 50' cord but the 25' works good as I usually shackle my generator to my van's frame. One of the downsides of having a small generator. |
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