Using Extension Cord For Garage Door Opener

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Using extension cord for garage door opener. Extension cords are only supposed to be for temporary use and every garage door opener manufacturer that i m aware of prohibits this. While a garage door opener plugged into an extension cord isn t the worst thing that could happen it s unquestionably a defect. You can get short ones for a cs or g to the computer store and check their kit of things along power strips and. Avoid powering multiple appliances with one cord.

Hi i got a single garage door opener 1 installed today but realized that its power cord is too small. But i m not sure what type of extension cord amperes should i buy. Never use indoor extension cords outdoors. They don t want people to power them by running cheap cords across the garage or to be responsible of one does.

Plugged into an extension cord. An extension cord is simply one more place for something to. Hence the need for an extension cord. The distance is about 140 inches and the cord that comes with the installer is 300v with 18awg.

Not using an extension cord is more of a strong recommendation. Extension cords are only supposed to be for temporary use and every garage door opener manufacturer that i m aware of prohibits this. An extension cord is simply one more place for. What you can probably do is get a short extension cord.

For use with larger appliances thick round low gauge extension cords are best.