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    ethelinda 50 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 26, 2009, 11:56 AM
    How many watts for 14 gauge/15 amp medium duty cord
    I just bought a 14 gauge 15 amp medium cord is it okay to connect a 1500 watt electric oil filled stand up heater into it and plug into my wall outlet.
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    Nov 26, 2009, 12:09 PM

    No, it is not OK. You need a heavy duty extension cord and at least 12 gauge wire (20 amp). How long is the cord?

    Technically the cord can handle the load, temporarily. It is not sufficient for a continuous load. A heating load is considered continuous. You'd need a cord rated at 125% of the load or 1875 watts.

    Hope that helps.

    Hope that helps.
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    Nov 26, 2009, 03:54 PM
    More fires are caused by improper use of extension cords than any other item. Make your extension cord selection wisely.
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    Nov 26, 2009, 05:02 PM
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    Nov 26, 2009, 05:36 PM
    The Sparky dial.
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