"Tim Shoppa" wrote in message
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Don't forget voltage drop etc too as a reason to keep cords only as
long as necessary.


Though there are no absolutes in the world, voltage drop is really not an
issue when talking about power cords as described by the OP. You've got to
get out to some distance before voltage drop is an issue and for the average
tool cord, it's just not going to be a factor. Having said that...

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-Mike-