Using Extension Cord With Garage Door Opener

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Using extension cord with garage door opener.

While a garage door opener plugged into an extension cord isn t the worst thing that could happen it s unquestionably a defect. What you can probably do is get a short extension cord. Now if there is a cord that is listed for garage door openers and a garage door is considered an appliance i think it does fit the definition then perhaps you could use an ext. But i m not sure what type of extension cord amperes should i buy.

Is my logic correct or am i way off base here. They don t want people to power them by running cheap cords across the garage or to be responsible of one does. 11 14 2014 10 13 pm 14. Hi i got a single garage door opener 1 installed today but realized that its power cord is too small.

Good luck finding a cord listed for this use. Can i use a cord extension with the factory cord also so it will be long enough to reach the ceiling. Not approved for the purpose. I have a receptacle on the ceiling but the cord didnt reach so i used a 2 foot piece of sj with a male and female end.

Plugged into an extension cord. Hence the need for an extension cord. You can get short ones for a cs or g to the computer store and check their kit of things along power strips and. The distance is about 140 inches and the cord that comes with the installer is 300v with 18awg.

Extension cords are only supposed to be for temporary use and every garage door opener manufacturer that i m aware of prohibits this. I can t seem to find anything on cords in the code that would prevent me from doing this. Not using an extension cord is more of a strong recommendation. House inspector said i can not use an extension cord for my garage door opener.

Extension cords are only supposed to be for temporary use and every garage door opener manufacturer that i m aware of prohibits this. 97 0 62 oz 44 99 44 99.