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  1. 06-02-2006 10:01 AM #1
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    Default Re: Changing Power Cord

    14 gauge copper is 2.58 ohms per 1000'. For a 10' cord, that's a .45 volt drop at 8.8 amps. At 8.8 amps that's about a 4 watt loss. No big deal in my opinion. However I would check for any hot spots on the plug, cable, and motor connections to be sure. Go for it. I know, someone is going to kick in about local building codes etc.
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    Yeah. Check your local building and electrical codes....

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  3. 06-02-2006 01:38 PM #3
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    Default Re: Changing Power Cord

    I'm curious why you want to go to the regular 3-prong plug. Home Depot sells the twist-lock outlets so it shouldn't be any more work to change the outlet (in fact probably less) instead of the cord.

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