"Mark Wells" wrote in message
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I was going to get 10 gauge for all of them, but the 10 is twice as much
as
the 12 and I'm not convinced I need the extra weight.

12 gauge all the way. I agree with Greg - replace the stock cord with a
longer one. Either way, I think you will be happier making your own cords,
instead of buying what's available in the hardware stores. You can buy
heavy duty rubber covered SO cord at Lowe's or Home Depot and buy the
connectors to fit also. SO cord is rugged and much more flexible than the
things you get in the store.

Bob