can I use extension cord on 240 current?

Trying to use 12 gauge extension on my outlet of 240v. The lights plug into normally like a 120

lick it and see

spliffendz said:

lick it and see

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that's cold, playa! lol

larrypizzimp93 said:

Trying to use 12 gauge extension on my outlet of 240v. The lights plug into normally like a 120

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is that 240 on a 120 receptacle? hard to tell by the pics.

ya I think so. theres a 120 box wired to it too

larrypizzimp93 said:

ya I think so. theres a 120 box wired to it too

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That’s scary, I would prob start plugging appliances in just to see the outcome. Well, what’s the blender gonna do!! Pretty sure the extension cord will be fine, a lot of them with have a voltage rating somewhere on them, if not, wouldn’t risk it on that kinda amperage, who knows how good the internal connections are, poor connection, high current, heat, fire. Anyways, try the blender for me, report back..

larrypizzimp93 said:

ya I think so. theres a 120 box wired to it too

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a 240 plug should not fit in a 120v receptacle. if you look up some NEMA charts/pics , you'll see what i mean.

id be very careful with that. is the extension cord rated for 220v? are the wires in the wall rated for 220v? ive seen some real ghetto setups and you don't want to be setting fires

J232 said:

That’s scary, I would prob start plugging appliances in just to see the outcome. Well, what’s the blender gonna do!!

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if it lets the smoke out, then it will stop blending. lol

rkymtnman said:

a 240 plug should not fit in a 120v receptacle. if you look up some NEMA charts/pics , you'll see what i mean.

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The top box is 120 the bottom 2 are 240

I made a proper 220v extension cord and that was great for my use. plugged it into a dryer outlet and ran it where I needed power within 50 ft. not a cheap cord to build, think I spent 150 ish

larrypizzimp93 said:

The top box is 120 the bottom 2 are 240

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holy shit! man, i would be super careful with that. that's not even close to code in the US.

rkymtnman said:

a 240 plug should not fit in a 120v receptacle. if you look up some NEMA charts/pics , you'll see what i mean.

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I flipped the pic, my 220/40 plug is high as fuck.

growingforfun said:

I made a proper 220v extension cord and that was great for my use. plugged it into a dryer outlet and ran it where I needed power within 50 ft. not a cheap cord to build, think I spent 150 ish

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that's like some of the RV power cords. they are expensive as hell too. but don't cheap out when messing with electricity

J232 said:

I flipped the pic, my 220/40 plug is high as fuck. View attachment 4566792

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that looks like a blow up doll i used to date. lol

rkymtnman said:

holy shit! man, i would be super careful with that. that's not even close to code in the US.

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lol it's been fine for a few years. Had 6 lights, fans, A/c, dehumidifer hooked up to it no problem. the box itself is wired with the thick 240v dryer outlet

rkymtnman said:

that looks like a blow up doll i used to date. lol

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Well the plastic does have that aged look.. lmao, abort.. abort!!!

larrypizzimp93 said:

lol it's been fine for a few years. Had 6 lights, fans, A/c, dehumidifer hooked up to it no problem. the box itself is wired with the thick 240v dryer outlet

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i still dont' undertand how you plugged a 240 light into those receptacles? my 240 plugs would only fit in a 240 socket.

The outlet needs to be 240v, in the usa a 240 v has two hots called split phase, it's not to code, but in the UK and AU its single phase EU, UK & AU is single phase. In general not, but it could.

J232 said:

Well the plastic does have that aged look.. lmao, abort.. abort!!!

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kinda has that Asian look too.