Ratings & Reviews for Southwire 100-ft 12 / 3 Heavy Duty 3 Prong Black Outdoor Extension Power Cord
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the cord's exceptional build quality, heavy-duty construction, and reliable performance across demanding applications like welders, generators, and EV chargers. The rubberized, non-brittle coating and heavy gauge wire resist wear while preventing overheating. Many appreciate the lighted plug end for verifying power in low-light conditions and the flat design for routing under doors. Some note the 90-degree angled blade limits compatibility with standard household outlets, though this higher-amperage design suits professional equipment perfectly. Despite minor isolated complaints, most customers consider it a durable, dependable choice for serious power needs.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Indoor/outdoor electric cord
Exactly as described
From 15-ft 16 _SLASH_ 3 Light Duty 3 Prong Black Outdoor Extension Power Cord Verified Purchaser
Performs as advertised.
Would RecommendExactly what I needed to replace a 40 ft extension chord. No left over wire to stuff away/
From 20-ft 16 _SLASH_ 3 Light Duty 3 Prong White Outdoor Extension Power Cord Verified Purchaser
Improper Ground
Would Not RecommendAttempted to used the extension cord but what I was plugging in would not function correctly. When I plugged in a electrical receptacle tester it said that the ground was faulty.
From 25-ft 10 _SLASH_ 3 Extra heavy duty 3 Prong Black Outdoor Extension Power Cord Verified Purchaser
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it's not what it says it is
Would Not Recommendwe bought this for an RV extension cord because it said it was 10 gauge. the RV only pulls 10 amps so we thought it would be fine. NOPE. when the male end burned out after a month and a half i bought a new male end. while putting it in, surprise surprise, it's only 12 gauge.
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Rest assured this cord is American made, UL tested
Would RecommendMade in USA
From 25-ft 10 _SLASH_ 3 Extra heavy duty 3 Prong Black Outdoor Extension Power Cord Verified Purchaser
Not worth the money
Would Not RecommendThis cord never worked! It has a box on the end where you plug into which it doesn't show in picture, I plugged it into generator the plugged my fridge the cord tripped pushed the reset button never turned green again. Wasn't able to use it when my power went out for 5 days.
From 50-ft 12 _SLASH_ 3 Heavy Duty 3 Prong Yellow Indoor Extension Power Cord Verified Purchaser
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heavy duty
Would RecommendFrom 50-ft 12 _SLASH_ 3 Heavy Duty 3 Prong Black Indoor Extension Power Cord Verified Purchaser
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