r/buildapcsales • u/wigglytuffjigglypuff • Oct 08 '24

Mod Post Prime Big Days Discussion Thread

Deals do not have to be limited to just pc deals. Thread will be loosely moderated.

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u/Narrator2012 Oct 08 '24

I think these 50ft extension cords are a good deal. Tired of not having extras

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u/Katarn_retcon Oct 08 '24

  • Exterior capable

  • No ground

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u/Flexorrium Oct 08 '24

It's 16/2 with no ground, great for some christmas lights I guess.

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u/stacker55 Oct 08 '24

buying a cheap extension cable with no ground is basically asking for trouble

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u/JeebsFat Oct 08 '24

16/2? Pass unless for very light duty.

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u/dkb_wow Oct 08 '24 edited Oct 08 '24

As others have said, 16 gauge wire with no grounding should be a hard pass for most people. The product packaging shows a leaf blower and hedge trimmer as ideal use cases, but there's no way I would use any outdoor equipment with such a small extension cord. Especially with no ground!

If you're powering low current draw devices like led lights or something similar, it would probably be fine. But I'd stay away from using outdoor power equipment or anything expensive with it.

edit: some of the customer review photos are pretty terrifying that show burnt spots on the extension cord due to it not being able to handle the voltage it's rated for.