How are you guys .
lt would be really handy if l could run an extension cord 120 mtrs to run a circular saw from . lt's only one of the smaller saws . 1200 l think !
ls that safe ?
cheers.
Jack
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How are you guys .
lt would be really handy if l could run an extension cord 120 mtrs to run a circular saw from . lt's only one of the smaller saws . 1200 l think !
ls that safe ?
cheers.
Jack
No
Way
Jack
ass:D :D :D
Sorry Jack:D
The length of the extension cord, actual distance depends on the cord you use.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by masterblaster
And it is not wise to join too many together.:eek:
Peter.
Huh? If you can't run it that far; how the bloody hell do they light up the Mooon when it's full.:confused:
;)
It really depends on how fit it is.
Cliff, don't you know that the moon has it's own generator?
voltage drop and current availability are the 2 issues, this can be tested by an electrician with a volt meter and amp meter
If you use 30 amp cable you can run it safely for 50-60 meters and drag 15-20 amps continually
but to make a cord this length is costly $100-$200 as you need special plugs to take the thickness
I had 1 made 8 years ago for working in the building industry, the trouble now is you are only allowed to have an extension cord 30 meters long
Phil
With 1200 Watts you'll be dragging 5 amps but you will loose voltage over the run and each connection so it may drop the performance down a bit. If it's only a one off use you may get away with it ok. I use a whipper snipper on two 30m leads with no hassles. If it's to a shed for long term see Cliffs thread.
I have on a couple of occasions had to run my concrete edging machine on 3 x 30m leads. it draws a lot of power and the decrease in performance of the machine is noticeable. I wont run it for long on 3 leads (would rather load the quote and hire a generator rather than risk the machinery)
ls that a ' no way Jack ' you silly prick type of serious answer by spontaneously combusting interconnected posting quads or what !
Anyway thanks for the help guys - um l think . l have joined two or three leads myself a few times , no hassles but this would be for a few mths x a few hours a day on off type use as l need to cut . Spose another way if that's a no no is cut the timbers up at the house then take them down to fit but it would be much easier down there . l'm turning it into a cabin so l might be a while !
Cheers
Jack
If it's only 1200w that you need (plus an allowance for start-up loading), it may be worth buying an el cheapo GMC gen set...
New invention......Latest thing out..........Will solve your problem
It's called....
A Hand Saw :p
No wonder you call yourself a Masterblaster. :mad: In one sentence you have a blast against four well respected members. :mad: :mad: :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by masterblaster
You may not like the way they told you what to do but at least they know their extension cords.
Peter.