Great idea Bill. I just got back from HD where I bought a 12/3 25ft.
extension cord for $13. 25ft. of 12/3 off the reel was $15.75, plus as you
say I have at least one quality plug end already installed.
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Rabel" <brabel@dlux.net>
To: "Wayne" <w.farrington@verizon.net>
Cc: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: Make you own extension cords
> Wayne -
>
> The 12/3 should be great, but you'll often find that 14/3 is perfectly
> adequate.
>
> My main suggestion is that rather than buying a spool of cable, simply
> stock a number of new cords in various sizes. I can usually get 25, 50,
> and 100 foot sizes. There's also some odd sizes like 80 foot, and
> day-glo color variations for visibility.
>
> Then, do what I do: With a stock of male and female cord ends, you can
> simply cut a cord to the length you want, and install one connector to
> get a finished cord. You're left with a second half-finished cord,
> ready to cut to length for your next project.
>
> Not only does this cut down the time and cost of the second connector.
> You also end up with a more streamlined and weatherproof connector on
> the factory-molded end.
>
>
> > I've had it with extension cords that are 50ft. too long or 2ft. too
> > short for
> > semi permanent installations.
> snip
> > I've had it with this madness and am going to start making my own
> > cords. Going
> > to get a spool of wire and a handful of male and female plugs to keep
> > on hand
> > for occasions like this.
> >
> > What wire should I use for general purpose extension cords? Maybe 12/3
> > SJ or
> > SJO?
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