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What size cable for long extension?

  • 21-02-2021 07:02PM
    #1
    The Continental Op
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,803 ✭✭✭


    I run a 1500W table saw out in the shed on an extension cable. The old cable (probably 1.5mm) needs replacing and I wondered what to get?

    Ideally I'd like to make up a 50m extension cable but if I run it directly it only needs to be about 30m for the table saw.

    Would 2.5mm Artic Blue cable be OK for the job?

    Wake me up when it's all over.



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  • #2
    Dred.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭Dred.


    The Continental Op wrote: »
    I run a 1500W table saw out in the shed on an extension cable. The old cable (probably 1.5mm) needs replacing and I wondered what to get?

    Ideally I'd like to make up a 50m extension cable but if I run it directly it only needs to be about 30m for the table saw.

    Would 2.5mm Artic Blue cable be OK for the job?

    Keep it short and use 2.5

    Can't be guaranteed, you run the risk of motor burnout if the voltage drop is too high at startup


  • #3
    alan4cult
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭alan4cult


    Is this a permanent setup?
    You should run SWA.


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