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Review on 30-Amp Generator Extension Cord (25 Feet) - NEMA L14-30P/L14-30R, 10 Gauge SJTW Locking Power Cord For Manual Transfer Switch, Portable Generators, Power Outage - 120/250-Volt 7500W - GearIT (25Ft) by Teresa Sparks

Revainrating 5 out of 5

40 feet fits on cord reel

This cord is what it is supposed to be, a weather resistant emergency generator cord. A fair value for a cord that I will use a couple times a year for back up power. I have the 40 foot cord. ( don’t see that listed as I wright this). Each lead measured at 0.1 ohms. I ran 15 to 20 amps thru it for 20 min. It was 40 degrees out, no increase in connector heat. Voltage at Gen was 122.5v, my inside house outlets were 119v. The connectors hooked up easy yet secure to a new Champion Gen and a 20 year old Brigs transfer switch. The included cord strap is not adequate for storing this. The 40ft fit very well on an Big Box Store reel that I had. The reel stores it nicely, unrolls for use in a few seconds, and takes about 1-2 min to roll back up at 40 degrees with a mix of using your hand to wrap it around the real and the reel’s knob. Some may think the cord is stiff, but I was surprised how flexible it was for a 10/4 SJTW at 40 degrees. Maybe it will turn in to a rock 0 degrees and would have to warm it to put it back on the real easily, no big deal if so. I paid $79 for a 40ft at the time of this review and recommend the cord for most intending emergency use. I would go SOOW with heavy Contractor grade connectors if a cord like this was to be used much more often or in extreme arctic cold conditions.

Pros
  • Will install / Test generator in November - Solid product.
Cons
  • The cord is heavy and difficult to maneuver