If you ever notice your extension cord is getting hot when in use, unplug it and stop using it immediately. Watch this video to learn more of the do's and don'ts of extension cords.

When you need an extension cord that’ll go the distance, literally, you can’t go wrong with the US Wire and Cable 74050 extension cord. This thick 12-gauge wire carries up to 1,875 watts of ...

This extension cord has sturdy feel and soft touch right out of the package. Its 12-gauge size and 50-foot length deliver a nice balance of power and mobility, and the lighted end lets you know it ...

Once you know the amps you need the extension cord to handle, select the proper gauge: 16 AWG = 10 Amps 14 AWG = 15 Amps 12 AWG = 20 Amps 10 AWG = 30 Amps Again, if you’re uncertain, a larger ...

Go with a 12-gauge heavy-duty outdoor cord, which will have you covered for up to 100 feet from the outlet. Get a cord with a lighted plug so you’ll know when the power is on. 8. Home office.

Fourteen-gauge and 12-gauge extension cords are some of the most common extension cords. A 14-gauge cord can handle up to 1,800 watts, or 15 amps, the same as a standard wall outlet in the US. But ...

Step 2: As electricity travels from the plug to the end of an extension cord some power is lost. Smaller wires and longer cords lose more power than their heavier gauge, shorter counterparts. A ...