Extension cords

[Cheryl]

I just got 2, 30A extension cords (1 from Costco and the other from Amazon). But one says it's 110V and the other is 125V?? One is a Arcon and the other Conntek. I tried to Google an answer but no luck. 17083

[bobbecky]

There is really no difference between the two. AC voltage standards are actually 120 volts and 240 volts that utilities are supposed to supply, with 5% allowed up or down. Either one of those cords will work just fine.

[xrated]

120....121.....Whatever works! :D

[flybouy]

When it comes to wire there are 2 ratings that are controled by 2 different factors. 1. is amp rating which is controled by the conductor size, the smaller the guage ( which means a larger conductor, just like a 12 guage shotgun shell is larger than a 16 guage) And 2 the voltage rating that is controlled by the insulation surrounding the conductor(s). With that being said, it could be a matter of how it was advertised as by the label they are both UL listed either on is fine. Now my question. Why 2 extension cables? If you are planning on using both with the cable that came with the camper then you may have a problem as 30 amp via a #10 wire is good for a maximum of 50 feet. If your extending that cable to 75' then you need to go one conductor size larger.

[Cheryl]

Thanks everyone! I bought 2 because I didn't know which would come in the mail first and needed it for camping. I'm returning one but didn't know which. It's good to know, not to put 2 together though. I didn't know that.