MyLittlePony2022
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@markboris As usual, you are ahead of the curve and your modifications are great. I was starting to read the first paragraph of post and was shaking my head about how you cannot exceed the 25 foot rule. However, you addressed this later on in your post and I think I would do this without hesitation. The new cord wire is thicker so it can handle the current over the increased distance. That was what I would have thought was the reason for the distance limitation. I like how you pointed out that it is even cooler than the stock cord, so it is not undersized and overheating.
I find it strange that wire management is the reason for the NEC code 25 foot rule. Not sure how that should impact cable length unless they are worried about cable strain or the "average" consumer running over the cord too much. The cable strain should not be an issue unless all of the cable is somehow coiled up and pulling directly on the cable entering the box. Not likely. If I were worried about it, and I am not, I would put a cable strain clamp or wire mesh grip on the termination end. The second issue, well don't be "that person" and run over your cords. If you are that type, don't do the modificaton.
I find it strange that wire management is the reason for the NEC code 25 foot rule. Not sure how that should impact cable length unless they are worried about cable strain or the "average" consumer running over the cord too much. The cable strain should not be an issue unless all of the cable is somehow coiled up and pulling directly on the cable entering the box. Not likely. If I were worried about it, and I am not, I would put a cable strain clamp or wire mesh grip on the termination end. The second issue, well don't be "that person" and run over your cords. If you are that type, don't do the modificaton.
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