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Extension Cords For Christmas Lights

10 years ago

Want to put 10 strands of LED Christmas Lights on fence (50 C9 lights per strand using 4.8 watts). Need to run an extension cord from the GFI outlet at the house down the driveway 250 feet. Can I use a normal outdoor rated extension cord to power the lights (say two 100's and a 50)?

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Ron Natalie
10 years ago
That's 4.8 watts total. You shouldn't have any problem with extension cords. You're only pulling less than half an amp.
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paashton
Original Author
10 years ago
If I connect 10 of these strands, does that change the amperage?
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greg_2015
10 years ago
I'm sure that was actually a typo. He meant a total of 48 watts which is less than half an amp.
paashton thanked greg_2015
paashton
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks. I know so little about electricity the typo wasn't obvious to me.
Ron Natalie
10 years ago
Yes, you're not going to have a problem. With those LED bulbs 10 strands of them is still less than one good sized old incandescent bulb.

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