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Southwire 100’ 12-3 extension cord
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My biggest problem is the Walmart "yellows" seem to get black mold layer on them that gets imbedded during the summer sun. I need to see if anyone has tested jackets that do a better job preventing that. I'm pretty sure the ones I bought were rated for outdoors too like this one. More digging I need to do... That is a decent price for that Guage & length.
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I think it’s something that just happens. The sun fades and literally eats cheaper vinyl cords. When they deteriorate, they become rough and porous which allows mossy growth.
I will say if one needs a 12-3 cord continuously outdoors, I’d look into running a circuit to the needed area.
Do you have a link to this?
Great price for US made goods. Thanks for sharing.
The price is down to $48.10 today.
i've had my Southwire 12/3 big boy for 11??? years. Bought it from amazon or Walmart for $35???
Most of my lawn tools are corded: lawnmower, chain saw, reciprocal saw, etc.
100% recommend, never had an issue. power-on light is a plus; no kinks, no issue with the vinyl. Cord has never been babyed, used on concrete. used at least once a week when it's warm. Only care is winding everything back up after use.
thank you Southwire! (you better have not cheapened your standards) now teach the Big 3 and Boeing something about quality control, lol
Most of my lawn tools are corded: lawnmower, chain saw, reciprocal saw, etc.
100% recommend, never had an issue. power-on light is a plus; no kinks, no issue with the vinyl. Cord has never been babyed, used on concrete. used at least once a week when it's warm. Only care is winding everything back up after use.
thank you Southwire! (you better have not cheapened your standards) now teach the Big 3 and Boeing something about quality control, lol
These are, by far, the best extension cords I’ve ever used. I left one outside all winter to plug my truck in, and it still looks like new. It remained flexible at -8F as well. I have quite a few, maybe give these a try?
I have looked at the Agripro. I assume they are PUR or PUR coated - hence the chemical resistance. I have a PUR cord, 50 feet, no idea on the brand, that is at minimum 30 years old, and its still in good shape - well less the plugs which have been replaced, but the cable is still working great.
Can't justify the price for my needs - the one above I bought for a summer job I was working on. But if I was buying for a jobsite those would be the ones for me.
I bought a majority of these on sale. Keep an eye out, especially on Amazon, because they will periodically list them for reasonable prices.
Thanks, It may camouflage the black mold if I just get a black cord.
I have a few of these in my cart. I will have to give them a try.
Rather than creating a new thread, I figured it would be easier and more helpful to add to this thread since the original deal is still active.
Noticed this this morning. Specifically the orange 12-3 25’ cord for $17.49. https://a.co/d/ayedzRc
Noticed this this morning. Specifically the orange 12-3 25’ cord for $17.49. https://a.co/d/ayedzRc
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Thanks, that's a good deal so I'm in for two of them even though I already have many extension cords.
