JJWalecka
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- New England
Is there an OSHA regulation that states the minimum AWG conductor in an extension cord?
What I found so far mentions 14 and 16 AWG:
"Splices: Splices are mainly used when an extension cord is damaged. In most cases splicing a damaged extension cord is not an option. Most extension cords are from14 to 16 gage. OSHA will only allow a 12 gage or larger cord to be spliced. Electrical tape cannot be used to splice a flexible cord."
Im still searching but feeback is always welcome
JJ
What I found so far mentions 14 and 16 AWG:
"Splices: Splices are mainly used when an extension cord is damaged. In most cases splicing a damaged extension cord is not an option. Most extension cords are from14 to 16 gage. OSHA will only allow a 12 gage or larger cord to be spliced. Electrical tape cannot be used to splice a flexible cord."
Im still searching but feeback is always welcome
JJ
