Concentrator plug question...

[lynn's lampwork]

I'm receiving my new concentrator tomorrow, and we are trying to figure out where to put it....Here is my question:

Can I plug a concentrator into an extension cord? or does it have to be directly into the wall plug? It won't require it's own circuit breaker like the kiln, will it?

Thanks very much...
Lynn

[jokersdesign]

The concentrators that I used are not power hungry like kilns are and don’t need their own breaker.

I don’t know for sure but I think it is recommended to not use an extension cord.

[Larry LaClair]

Im sure you could use one just fine as long as the power cord is the right gauge.

[oxydoc]

Hi Lynn. It has been my experience and most manufacturers will tell you, never use an extension cord. It may cause a voltage drop. This could cause your machine to run slower and overheat. I always try to error on the safe side. Its not a good idea. Use a longer hose instead of a longer cord. jack

[Dale M.]

A longer hose is one option, but there is flow/volume losses in the longer the hose is... As for extension cords, look at nomenclature plate on oxy con and see what its amperage (current) draw is, and get a extension cord that is rated for that amperage application....

My AIRSEP only draws 4.0 Amps by the label on unit, so any extension cord rated 4 amps or LARGER would be ok... To be safe, get cord rated larger than unit draw. I would suggest one that is 8-10 amp rated (pretty common size) and only get one as long as necessary, don't get a 50 foot cord when maybe only a 10 foot cord will do....

http://www.ul.com/consumers/cords.html

Dale

[Justin L]

Yup, you should be able to use an extension cord with no problem as long as the cord is the right gauge. Only if the cord is too small will it cause a problem.