Selecting the Correct Extension Cord for Your Submersible Pump

Nov. 1, 2000
Common sense dictates that operators need to exercise good judgment and caution when operating any piece of equipment used around liquids, particularly

Common sense dictates that operators need to exercise good judgment and caution when operating any piece of equipment used around liquids, particularly submersible pumps. Electrical cords with frayed, cut or brittle insulation should never be used, but choosing the correct-size extension cord to prevent excessive amperage draw or voltage drop is equally as important.

Multiquip offers the following guide in electrical cord selection: