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Cable requirement question

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  • 12-09-2020 10:39pm
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    gerryirl
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    This will probably be a dumb question to those that know but I dont have a clue about electrical work. I have an item(Cattle Clippers) that has a 350w motor. I have had to use an extension cable when using it but it gets warm and loses power. Im guessing its the cable is not good enough. Is there a wire requirement spec that something like that has for that powerie heavier cable needed.
    I do have lights where I could take a plug off but is the cable for lights even good enough for it. Any help would be great
    Thanks


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    Chuck Noland
    Registered Users Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭Chuck Noland


    gerryirl wrote: »
    This will probably be a dumb question to those that know but I dont have a clue about electrical work. I have an item(Cattle Clippers) that has a 350w motor. I have had to use an extension cable when using it but it gets warm and loses power. Im guessing its the cable is not good enough. Is there a wire requirement spec that something like that has for that powerie heavier cable needed.
    I do have lights where I could take a plug off but is the cable for lights even good enough for it. Any help would be great
    Thanks

    No lighting cable is not good enough and the size of the cable would vary on distance of the run and the load required too run


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    gerryirl
    Registered Users Posts: 577 ✭✭✭gerryirl


    Chuck Noland wrote: »
    No lighting cable is not good enough and the size of the cable would vary on distance of the run and the load required too run

    Thanks alot for the reply. Longest point would be 60 foot from fuse board. What size cable would I need


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    [Deleted User]
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    Is the one you are are using in a coil/on a reel?


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    bobbyy gee
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    You can buy battery clippers


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    Bruthal
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    If the extension lead is not fully unwound, try unwinding it all, if it's a reel type.


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    gerryirl
    Registered Users Posts: 577 ✭✭✭gerryirl


    bobbyy gee wrote: »
    You can buy battery clippers

    I know but had this one bought


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    gerryirl
    Registered Users Posts: 577 ✭✭✭gerryirl


    bobbyy gee wrote: »
    You can buy battery clippers

    I know but had this one bought


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    gerryirl
    Registered Users Posts: 577 ✭✭✭gerryirl


    Bruthal wrote: »
    If the extension lead is not fully unwound, try unwinding it all, if it's a reel type.


    Thanks yes i tried tgat too . Gonna go the plug route but not sure on cable requirements


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