04-03-2021, 05:48 AM
Hi Gang,
The cord looks like the 16 gauge cords from clock radios of the era. Clock Radio outlets were rated for 1100W. 16 gauge zip cord is likely rated by the NEC for 10A, as 14 gauge is rated for 15A. the spec for lamp cord may be a little more lenient, as they are in 'free air" instead of being in a wall. Current 16 gauge extension cords are labeled 1175 W at 120V, so 1100W at 115V sounds right. Thee numbers are for "resistive" loads, like the coffeemaker. (How many clock radios had kitchen grime on them?)
The cord looks like the 16 gauge cords from clock radios of the era. Clock Radio outlets were rated for 1100W. 16 gauge zip cord is likely rated by the NEC for 10A, as 14 gauge is rated for 15A. the spec for lamp cord may be a little more lenient, as they are in 'free air" instead of being in a wall. Current 16 gauge extension cords are labeled 1175 W at 120V, so 1100W at 115V sounds right. Thee numbers are for "resistive" loads, like the coffeemaker. (How many clock radios had kitchen grime on them?)
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MrFixr55
