Coleman Cable 02589 12/3 100-Foot Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord, Yellow @ richardeward.com

Coleman Cable 02589 12/3 100-Foot Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord, Yellow
from Coleman Cable

Features:

• 100-foot vinyl outdoor extension cord
• Lights at female end to indicate power
• Bright yellow jacket for superior visibility
• Jacket protects against abrasions, moisture, and sunlight

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• Coleman outdoor extension cord 12/3 100'
  This is a nice extension cord the male and female ends are easy to hold and durable. The light on the female end has proven useful letting me know I didn't have power to my water heater. I hope to get more.

• Not Totally Thrilled
  I bought this to go along with my electric lawn mower. I bought 12-gauge to make sure it delivered strong, steady power, but I'm second guessing the need given how heavy it is. This gauge in 100-foot length is weighty and takes some room. I was finally able to put it on a cord reel and it barely fit one designed for 125 feet of 14-gauge.
  The casing doesn't seem as durable as other cords I've worked with. The vinyl scuffed up roughly very easily on the first use. The plug ends are big and bulky, barely... more info

• Do not buy this one
  This product is not worth the price. It actually is worse than my old and much lighter 100' cord. I am not sure of the size but it weighs substantially less than the Coleman - it is 20+ years old. I wanted to use this for my air compressor. While the smaller wire will run it the Coleman will not - so I spent more money for the larger wire and the extra weight to haul around and it will not do the job. Bummer. I should return it but after paying the freight and all the hassle it is not worth it. Probably... more info

• Technical Information
  The reason to buy a thicker, more expensive cord is to make sure your tools get a steady stream of electricity and do not overheat, shortening their life span.
  You can calculate it yourself using this link
  http://www.electrician2.com/calculators/vd_calculator_initial.html
  the longer (or thinner) your cord, the more your voltage drops along the way. I think 5% is the most Voltage you should allow a circuit to drop.
  With a 15 Amp tool, at 120 Volts and 100' of extension cord at 12 AWG, the... more info

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