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Short extension cord for PiP? (~6 feet?)

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by eyespii, Feb 12, 2013.

  1. eyespii

    eyespii Junior Member

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    I don't understand why toyota made the cord between the power brick and the wall so short! What was their reasoning behind that? Anyway, I'm thinking of using a short (6 feet or less) extension cord so that I can plug into the wall at work without hanging the entire brick from the outlet. Any recommendations for a particular model/brand?
     
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    I just use a piece of wire from a metal hanger and hook it through the small hole and hang it off an area near the outlet at work. Works fine.
     
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    That or a bungee cord.
     
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    Shortest extension cord with a low enough gauge I've been able to find is about 15-feet. Any recs on something between 6-10 feet?
     
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    Home Depot has a 6 ft. Gray 16/3 SPT-3 Appliance Cord that has 13 amp max for under $8 and they have a 9 ft. 12/3 3-Wire Appliance Cord that has 20 amp max for under $16.

    Either one works, both have right-hand connector that works great with the outlet, but the 9 ft is better.
     
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    I use a heavy duty power strip with an on/off switch. Then I can turn it off when I unplug it.
     
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    i use a 12' 16 gauge cord at work. it gets a little warm at the plug end, but has worked fine for the last couple months. i wouldn't worry about it.
     
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    9 ft. 12/3 3-Wire Appliance Cord-YC-2A1/YC-2F4 at The Home Depot

    that's the one you're talking about, right?
     
    #10 eyespii, Feb 13, 2013
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    Any heavy gauge (12/3 or 10/3) appliance extension cord will do the job. Also to mention, make sure these cables have hefty connectors.
     
    #11 mrbigh, Feb 13, 2013
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