From: andrewkennedy775@gmail.com   
      
   On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 7:37:12 PM UTC-5, Tom Biasi wrote:   
   > On 9/8/2018 6:19 PM, Andy wrote:   
   > > On Friday, September 7, 2018 at 2:21:38 PM UTC-5, Tom Biasi wrote:   
   > >> 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.   
   > >    
   > > My microwave went out. I salvaged the cord. It was at least 14 gauge.   
   > >    
   > > Andy   
   > >    
   > Are you going to make an extension cord out of it?   
      
   Yes, I did.   
      
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