However, not everything is appropriate to use with an extension cord. Some appliances and household electrical equipment ...

Extension cords sold today list the thickness of the electrical wires inside, called the gauge, and the maximum number of watts (a unit of power) you can put on the cord. This info may be on the ...

In these cases, it's best to simply throw the cord away because something could easily go wrong with the wiring inside. In the event you need to put an extension cord away for a while, you should ...

14- and 12-gauge extension cords are some of the most common extension cords. A 14-gauge cord can handle roughly up to 1800 watts (15 amps, the same as a standard wall outlet in the US).

The unit tested here is a 16-foot-long extension cord weighing over 21 pounds. That’s unnecessarily heavy and owners would have to lug it around. The final design is shorter and lighter.

Extension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current, which is determined by the size or gauge of the wire used in the cord. For instance, a 16-gauge extension ...