Oh my god this is a great test! I hate going to the store to buy an extension cord, only to stand in the aisle wondering why the hell one is expensive and the others are cheap, even with the same specs. After all, I’m willing to spend real money on something that warrants it, but if one extension cord is just as good as another, then why pay more for one over the other? In this video from Project Farm you are going to see a variety of 14g extension cords put through the ringer to determine which one really is the best and to see how the price points and brands stand up to each other.
I will say that I have had experiences with some cheap extension cords that suck. I’ve also had experiences with expensive extension cords that suck. But I’ve also had a few experiences with high-dollar, ultra-high-quality extension cords that made you truly appreciate the features, feel, and durability.
So lets see how these ones all compare!
Video Description:
15 extension cords: Project Source, Vanguard, Woods, Yellow Jacket, Southwire, Husky, Utilitech, Snow joe, Flexzilla Pro, Bergen Industries, GoGreeen, US Wire, and US Wire Extreme. Extension cords tested for voltage drop, cold temperature flexibility, extension cord end performance, cord tensile strength, extension cord end separation strength, jacket abrasion resistance, and jacket puncture resistance. The comparison is for 14 gauge extension cords. A 10, 12 and 16 gauge cord is also used to demonstrate the impact wire gauge has on extension cord performance. Please let me know if you’d like a 12 gauge extension cord comparison.
