can I use extension cord on 240 current?

[larrypizzimp93]

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

 

[spliffendz]

lick it and see

 

[rkymtnman]

lick it and see

that's cold, playa! lol

 

[rkymtnman]

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

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

 

[larrypizzimp93]

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

 

[J232]

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

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..

 

[rkymtnman]

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

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

 

[growingforfun]

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

 

[rkymtnman]

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

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

 

[larrypizzimp93]

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

The top box is 120 the bottom 2 are 240

 

[growingforfun]

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

 

[rkymtnman]

The top box is 120 the bottom 2 are 240

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

 

[J232]

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

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

 

[rkymtnman]

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

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

 

[rkymtnman]

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

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

 

[larrypizzimp93]

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

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

 

[J232]

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

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

 

[rkymtnman]

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

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

 

[Midiver]

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.

 

[rkymtnman]

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

kinda has that Asian look too.