berb
 
Reply Sun 22 Jun, 2014 03:03 pm
Can I connect 460 feet of 12 gauge extension cord to a P.A. system and have it work properly?
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Ragman
 
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Reply Sun 22 Jun, 2014 04:23 pm
@berb,
I can't help you with an answer. Your missing a few parameters such as what voltage (120 VAC), and at what current in amps you're running. However, I can refer you to a few websites that will allow you to calculate it yourself:

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

http://www.cascadiadvrt.com/downloads/general/WIREGAUGE.pdf

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dalehileman
 
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Reply Sun 22 Jun, 2014 04:27 pm
@berb,
Rag is right of course, Berb, but if you have one available, as well as a voltmeter, is to try it out. Be sure to somehow apply full load, eg, yammer into it
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Nark Mobble
 
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Reply Sun 22 Jun, 2014 10:19 pm
Volts, RMS, Amps and ohms, please.
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dalehileman
 
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Reply Mon 23 Jun, 2014 11:46 am
@berb,
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Volts, RMS, Amps and ohms, please.
Berb there's value to Nark's suggestion. Even if you get enough voltage there's the risk of cable overheat, esp if coiled up or in a warmer environ
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