Extension Cord Cable Size; Electric Motor Loads - Homelite HG3510 Series Operator's Manual

EXTENSION CORD CAbLE SIZE

Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required
load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord.
Load in watts
Current in
Amperes
At 120V
2.5 300
5 600
7.5 900
10 1200
15 1800
20 2400
25 3000
30 3600
40 4800

ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS

It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while
starting. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start "Code G" electric motors; however, if an elec-
tric motor fails to start or reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage.
Always check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.
Motor Size (H.P.)
1/8
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
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At 240V #8 wire
600
1200
1800
2400
3600
4800 175 ft.
6000 150 ft.
7200 125 ft.
9600
Running watts
Repulsion Induction
275
275
400
450
600
850
1100
Maximum Allowable Cord Length
#10 wire
1000 ft.
500 ft.
350 ft.
250 ft.
150 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
90 ft.
watts Required to Start Motor
600
600
850
975
1300
1900
2500

#12 wire #14 wire
600 ft. 375 ft.
300 ft. 200 ft.
200 ft. 125 ft.
150 ft. 100 ft.
100 ft. 65 ft.
75 ft.
Capacitor Split Phase
850
850
1050
1350
1800
2600
3300
#16 wire
250 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
50 ft.
1200
2050
2400
2700
3600
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