12-gauge, and 10-gauge cords. A lower number means a thicker wire, while a higher number indicates a thinner wire. The lower the gauge, the greater current capacity the cord offers. Each time you use ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as all ...

"If extension cords are 14-gauge, and you're running an appliance with a heating element, [such as] a toaster oven, microwave or dishwasher, a 14-gauge will not hold the amperage and can burn up ...