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Can I use an extension cord with my treadmill?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by no_answer, Apr 1, 2010.

  1. no_answer

    no_answer Member

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    We moved our treadmill to the garage because our kid likes to do gymnastics on it, and the cord is annoyingly too short... SOOOOOOOO can I just use an extension cord & surge protector at the outlet?
     
    #1 no_answer, Apr 1, 2010
  2. vlaurelio

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    depends on the model and size of the threadmill.. can you send us a pic of the threadmill with you beside it for reference?
     
    #2 vlaurelio, Apr 1, 2010
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    ^^^ yes and preferably in your july 21st suit
     
    #3 pippendagimp, Apr 1, 2010
  4. BmwM3

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    As long as you can plug it in, it should be just fine.

    You guys are perverts, but you asked for her pic and here it is.

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    #4 BmwM3, Apr 1, 2010
  5. vlaurelio

    vlaurelio Member

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    TWSS!
     
    #5 vlaurelio, Apr 1, 2010
  6. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    You should check how much current that thing draws and ensure that the cord can carry that much current. A thin extension cord might not work.
     
    #6 Air Langhi, Apr 1, 2010
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    This.

    Use the shortest extension cord possible, with the proper amperage rating... otherwise the voltage drop over the extension cord can burn out the motor prematurely.
     
    #7 lpbman, Apr 1, 2010
  8. no_answer

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    Thanks for the advice.
     
    #8 no_answer, Apr 1, 2010
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