Yellow Jacket Super Heavy-Duty Extension Cord, 100 Ft 10 Gauge 3 Prong, 20-Amp with Lighted T-Blade Plug, Yellow, 2992

After purchasing the Yellow Jacket Extra Heavy Duty Extension Cord with 20 amps and 120 volts, I can confidently say this is one of the best extension cords I’ve used. Here’s my review of its standout features:1. Power CapacityThis extension cord handles 20 amps with ease, making it perfect for high-power tools and heavy-duty equipment. I’ve used it to connect high-consumption devices, and the performance has been flawless, with no overheating or loss of power.2. Water ResistanceThe water resistance has been invaluable. I’ve used it outdoors in humid conditions, and the PVC cover keeps it well-protected. Knowing I don’t have to worry about the extension getting wet is a huge relief, especially in outdoor work environments.3. Illuminated EndsThe illuminated ends are a feature that has impressed me both for convenience and safety. The light not only makes it easy to locate the connectors in low-light conditions, but it also adds an extra layer of safety by letting you see if the cord is energized. This is particularly useful when handling the cord in dark spaces or working with electrical equipment.4. Durability and FlexibilityThe cord is robust yet flexible, which makes it easy to roll up and transport. Despite its weight, I can move it around with ease, and it feels like a tool that will last a long time.In SummaryI highly recommend the Yellow Jacket Extra Heavy Duty Extension Cord. Its 20-amp capacity, water resistance, illuminated ends, and overall durability make it worth every penny. After my experience with it, I wouldn’t hesitate to give it 5 stars and recommend it to anyone in need of a reliable, high-capacity extension cord. It’s an excellent purchase!

Works as expected!

Used this cord to run a small mig / flux welder. Worked perfect, was able to penetrate frame rail on a car and did not cause a breaker to pop

I needed two 20A (20 ampere) power cords serving the two 20A entrance outlets inside my RV. Lots of heavy duty outdoor extension cords look beefy enough and have 12awg conductors, but a closer look indicates they are only appropriate for 15A (amps). 12 gauge wire can carry 20A, but not extension cords. For 20A you have to go to 10 gauge conductors and cords with 20A plugs (male and female). This is a 20A cord. I only needed about nine feet so I cut two nine foot lengths and dressed one end with male 20A plugs and terminated each into a dual outlet 20A receptacle. One receptacle dedicated to my LiFeP04 battery charger and the other one to serve the 15A power distribution breaker for my RV, with a line side parallel to the automation controlled 20A emergency heat receptacle (The 240volt-50A RV to twin 120volt 20A adapter provides a 20A circuit breaker for each outlet, so the 20A power is still protected). Next, I will use the 20 foot male plug end (left after the cuts) to power a weatherproof 20A dual gang receptacle box and the 10 foot female plug end with a male plug added as a short extension for my power tools. All the reviews about heating up at full capacity are out the window, as I expect no warranty and I'm confident that the cables I have are fully adequate for my usage. If they ever heat up, I'll cut them off and replace the ends.

I use this when powering large amperage drawing tools like my planner, jobsite table saw, and if I charge my EV from an outlet that is a distance away from my car. Doesn’t get hot and I do not notice a droop when starting up my saw or planner. Tough coating is holding up after years of use.

Most cheaper/lighter cords will work just fine for a lot of basic use. If you are drawing more than 12 amps or 1400 watts regularly or continuously for any amount of time, this cable will be much safer. A cable designed to handle the current like this one is basically required to reduce the risk of fatal failure or fire. I’ve used several extension cords, even ones rated for 20 amps. This is the first one I’ve tested that was better than 12 gauge. Especially at more than 20 feet, 10 gauge is the better option. Even if 12 gauge (smaller than 10) can technically do the job, you will experience more voltage drop at longer distances. Under continuous load the smaller gauge cords heat up, sometimes to fatal levels.I’ve tested this cable under 12-16 amps continuously for many hours and the cable was still cool (approximately room temperature) to the touch. The voltage at the wall averaged 120.73 and at the end of the cable that was under this load averaged 118.21 during this. This is very good for 50 feet with a heavy load.Don’t forget that a 20a (NEMA 5-20) outlet is needed, or a NEMA 5-15 to 5-20 adapter. Note that you shouldn’t use more than 15a or 12a continuous if using an adapter. Adapters are not advised and may be an additional risk.Overall this is the best you can get for 120v and is well worth the money. It’s amazing how flexible the cord is even with the high gauge wire, while maintaining it’s temperature. It’s no surprise it is OSHA approved. It is basically made for construction sites, so it is what you must buy for heavy duty power in hard to reach places.

Make sure you need 100 feet because this is one heavy line. It is flexible and study and excellent for outdoor use but when you wind it up, toward the end of it, it is heavy.

Before you purchase this, make sure your plug outlet has “T” prong, but there’s adapter’s here on Amazon, so no worries, quality made cord, recommend it, 10 gauge cords are guaranteed not to have issues with serving power.