From: tombiasi@optonline.net   
      
   On 9/7/2018 1:13 PM, Andy wrote:   
   > On Friday, September 7, 2018 at 9:15:11 AM UTC-5, jf...@my-deja.com wrote:   
   >> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:05:57 AM UTC-7, Andy wrote:   
   >>> I looked at an ampacity table but it was confusing.   
   >>>   
   >>> Would a 4 ft. length of 18 AWG wire be ok for a 10 amp load.? (Circular   
   saw)   
   >>>   
   >>> Thanks,   
   >>>          Andy   
   >>   
   >> This is a false economy.  You can get a 6 ft 16 gauge extension cord, rated   
   for 13A, from Lowe's for US$1.78 plus tax and interest on your credit card.    
   My opinion is that for this small amount of money, it is not worth risking   
   your life by being a    
   cheapskate.   
   >   
   > Not being a cheapskate. Just frugal.   
   >   
   Using 18 gauge wire on a circular saw is not recommended. It should be   
   on a 15 amp circuit at least. That would mean 14 gauge wire if hard   
   wired. If you are using an extension cord I would not go smaller than 16 ga.   
      
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