Hello from Navarre Beach

[Jenniferinfla]

I haven’t been able to use my grill yet because the power cord is too short I need to know what gauge type extension cord I should use?

 

[magoo40]

I haven’t been able to use my grill yet because the power cord is too short I need to know what gauge type extension cord I should use?

If you just need a short distance, the power cable plugs in under the hopper and can be replaced with a longer version, the cable is the same as a computer power cable which are available in various lengths. (I changed mine to a 5 Meter one so I did not have a plug joint in the weather) Or you can use a standard 10 amp extension lead.

Amazon.com : computer power cable

 

[davwhite]

I use a standard 5 meter extension cord but now, thanks to magoo40, I might change the whole cable thus eliminating the 'plug in the weather'.

 

[Jenniferinfla]

If you just need a short distance, the power cable plugs in under the hopper and can be replaced with a longer version, the cable is the same as a computer power cable which are available in various lengths. (I changed mine to a 5 Meter one so I did not have a plug joint in the weather) Or you can use a standard 10 amp extension lead.

Amazon.com : computer power cable

REALLY WOW- my neighbor who knows nothing about grilling said probably need a heavy duty 18 gauge extension cord?‍
And I can’t even find an 18 gauge

 

[gotbacon?]

I haven’t been able to use my grill yet because the power cord is too short I need to know what gauge type extension cord I should use?

Welcome to the forum! What model of Traeger do you have? The new ones don’t use much power so a decent outdoor extension cord should be fine.

 

[Jenniferinfla]

Homestead

 

[primeone]

They don't use that much power. I think you would be fine with something like this:

Yellow Jacket 25 ft. 14/3 SJTW Outdoor Heavy-Duty 15 Amp Contractor Extension Cord with Power Light Plug 64825701 - The Home Depot

This Yellow Jacket 14/3 Heavy-Duty 13 Amp SJTW Contractor Extension Cord with Lighted Ends is 25 ft. with super flexibility in cold and hot weather. The lighted end glows when the cord has power. The extra heavy, clear molded plugs are rugged, durable and oversized. Recommended for use with...

www.homedepot.com

Welcome to the Traeger Club!

 

[Jenniferinfla]

Thank you so much