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Default Why is electric cord thicker than it used to be, and do they make little switches for thick cord.

On Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:53:11 -0400, wrote:


What gauge?


I don't know. It's a little motor that spins a 4" blade. Couldn't
be more than 30 watts. So I assume it's 14 gauge.

Can you use a smaller gauge?


If I cut the cord off, I can use a smaller wire. .

It's the crappy cheap chinese electrical devices. Cit the cord off
inside and replace with decent zip cord.


Maybe that's the best idea. Thanks.