9 best Generator Extension Cord for hiding behind a privacy fence from thieves If you stash your generator behind a privacy fence to keep it out of sight from thieves, you need a cord that reaches without being an eyesore. A 40-foot cord is usually the sweet spot for running power from a hidden generator … Read more
3 best Generator Extension Cord that comes with a storage bag or organizer If you’re tired of wrestling with a tangled generator extension cord that has no place to live, you know the struggle. A cord that comes with a storage bag or organizer makes setup and teardown a breeze. I’ve tested three 40-foot, 16 … Read more
9 best Generator Extension Cord for connecting a 30 amp generator to a 50 amp house inlet If you’ve got a 30 amp generator but your house inlet is rated for 50 amps, you need a cord that handles that mismatch safely. I’m talking about a heavy-duty 10 gauge, NEMA L14-30P to L14-30R extension cord … Read more
9 best Generator Extension Cord that’s easy to coil up and store after a storm After a storm hits, the last thing you want is to wrestle with a stiff, tangled extension cord that refuses to coil. I tested nine heavy-duty 30 amp cords specifically for how easily they roll up and stash away when … Read more
9 best Generator Extension Cord for powering a well pump and refrigerator during an outage When the power goes out, your well pump and refrigerator are the first things you need running. A standard extension cord won’t cut it — you need a heavy-duty 30-amp, 4-prong L14-30 cord that can handle the startup surge of … Read more
9 best Generator Extension Cord with a lighted power indicator so you know it’s live Nothing worse than wondering if your generator extension cord is actually carrying power. A lighted power indicator solves that — one glance and you know it’s live. I tested nine cords with this feature, all rated for 30 amps at … Read more
9 best Generator Extension Cord for people who don’t want to trench new underground wire I get it. You need backup power at your house, shed, or RV, but the thought of renting a trencher and burying new underground wire makes you want to scream. That’s exactly why I put together this list of the … Read more
9 best Generator Extension Cord that actually fits snugly into the generator outlet I’ve been there — you wrestle with a loose generator extension cord that keeps popping out of the outlet right when you need power most. That’s exactly why I tested 9 of the best generator extension cords that actually fit snugly into … Read more
9 best Generator Extension Cord for running a dehumidifier in your RV during rainy season Rainy season in an RV means one thing: constant humidity. You need a generator extension cord that can safely power your dehumidifier without voltage drop or tripping breakers. I’m talking about a 30 amp, 10 gauge cord with twist-lock connectors … Read more
9 best Generator Extension Cord that won’t get stiff and hard to roll up in the cold There’s nothing worse than fighting a frozen, stiff generator extension cord when you’re already dealing with a power outage in the cold. I needed a cord that wouldn’t turn into a rigid snake the moment temperatures dropped, making … Read more