BreakingBarley
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Whilst shopping around for a short extension chord to feed my EBIAB control panel, I became confused by the amperage ratings on the chords.
My control panel needs 2 separate 120v/20a circuits to feed 2 elements (2250w & 1650w), a pump, and various LEDs, contactors, & relays. The 2250w element is on its own “circuit” in the panel (18+ amps) and is powered by a 20a outlet nearby, but the other inlet will need an extension to reach a different circuit in the house near my brewing space (rental home). The second internal “circuit” powering the 1650w element and accessories will run less amps than the other, but will be near or over 15 amps.
Many of the 10 gauge chords I’ve found are only rated for 15 amps per their packaging, even for shorter 25’ chords. Shouldn’t a 10 gauge chord be able to carry 20+ amps? Some sources show a 10 awg extension chord can carry 16-20 amps for shorter lengths (<100’). Is the 15 amp rating limited by the plug and socket’s max amperage, or are the manufacturers being conservative in their max rating? What gives and does anyone else reliably use prebuilt extension chords to power your brewing system?
https://www.protoolreviews.com/extension-cord-size-chart-wire-gauge-amps/https://www.ebpsupply.com/blog/extension-cords-101https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-...-Heavy-Duty-Lighted-Extension-Cord/1001462922
My control panel needs 2 separate 120v/20a circuits to feed 2 elements (2250w & 1650w), a pump, and various LEDs, contactors, & relays. The 2250w element is on its own “circuit” in the panel (18+ amps) and is powered by a 20a outlet nearby, but the other inlet will need an extension to reach a different circuit in the house near my brewing space (rental home). The second internal “circuit” powering the 1650w element and accessories will run less amps than the other, but will be near or over 15 amps.
Many of the 10 gauge chords I’ve found are only rated for 15 amps per their packaging, even for shorter 25’ chords. Shouldn’t a 10 gauge chord be able to carry 20+ amps? Some sources show a 10 awg extension chord can carry 16-20 amps for shorter lengths (<100’). Is the 15 amp rating limited by the plug and socket’s max amperage, or are the manufacturers being conservative in their max rating? What gives and does anyone else reliably use prebuilt extension chords to power your brewing system?
https://www.protoolreviews.com/extension-cord-size-chart-wire-gauge-amps/https://www.ebpsupply.com/blog/extension-cords-101https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-...-Heavy-Duty-Lighted-Extension-Cord/1001462922