Power cord for lift

[99SVT]

What is everyone using for a power cord for their lift?

I have about 15ft to span to the outlet I'm going to be using.

 

[PurdueSD]

I used 10 GA SO cord for mine. It is 30' and i used ends to make it an extension cord set up. That way i can use it for my welder also. I think i paid like 40 bucks from an electrical supply house.

 

[gsport]

i used a regular extension cord and ran it over to the garage door opener plug and down from the ceiling, about 25'

 

[99SVT]

Thanks for the responses...

forgot to mention, this is a 220v motor.

 

[mrb]

is it 20 amps? If so, L6-20 twistlock receptacle and mating plug is the way to go. 12/3 SJOW or 12/3 SOOW cord. The latter has a thicker jacket and is better if it is subject to damage.

 

[99SVT]

is it 20 amps? If so, L6-20 twistlock receptacle and mating plug is the way to go. 12/3 SJOW or 12/3 SOOW cord. The latter has a thicker jacket and is better if it is subject to damage.

Yeah, 20amp motor, 30amp recpt.

 

[Car54]

I used a 10/3 SO cable from Home Depot...it was like $1.46/ft and used a L6-30R plug/receptacle.

 

[mrb]

Yeah, 20amp motor, 30amp recpt.

its on a 30 amp circuit? Then you would use L6-30 connectors.

 

[6768rogues]

I ran a cable from the electrical panel to the attic, installed a conduit down from the ceiling to the lift motor, and ran the wire inside the conduit. Then I painted the conduit to match the lift upright (can of spray paint was included with my lift) and it looks like a factory part.

 

[e-tek]

I ran a cable from the electrical panel to the attic, installed a conduit down from the ceiling to the lift motor, and ran the wire inside the conduit. Then I painted the conduit to match the lift upright (can of spray paint was included with my lift) and it looks like a factory part.

Sounds good - got pics?!?

 

[6768rogues]

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[CUSTOMMANCAVES.COM]

I ran a cable from the electrical panel to the attic, installed a conduit down from the ceiling to the lift motor, and ran the wire inside the conduit. Then I painted the conduit to match the lift upright (can of spray paint was included with my lift) and it looks like a factory part.

What wire/cable did you use?

 

[rwhite692]

Why not install a dedicated outlet?