Extension Cords, (Cold Weather)

[jstutzman]

Just looking for peoples experience with cold weather cords. I just bought http://www.amazon.com/US-Wire-98050-50-Foot-Extension/dp/B002HWRSAY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1322224274&sr=8-3, Cord and I have to say it is very flexible which I wanted. I put it in the deep freeze along with 4 other cords i have laying around and true to its claim it is very flexible. Overall i am very happy with it by the prongs a the end are medium duty. I have felt much heavier duty ones. I just bought http://www.amazon.com/2435-Outdoor-Cold-Flexible-Extension-Lighted/dp/B001M0KSB8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1322224466&sr=8-3 to try it as well. I have also been reading about the Yellow Jacket cords , yellow jacket , and although not a cold weather cord, many tout its quality and flexibility even at cold temps. Im interested in your experiences.

 

[rlitman]

I've got a few Yellow Jacket 12 gauge cords. They're not that flexible in the cold like the blue cold weather cords (or just plain black SOOW cord). Really, the ones I have are not much different than a normal orange cord.

 

[jstutzman]

I received my Woods brand SJTW Cold Whether blue cords. I am not impressed at all. Im not saying they are bad cords as a general cord but they are not cold whether cords. Even at about 60F they are slightly stiff. The prongs dont fit in the end tightly so water could definitely seep in if it was left in the water. I will be returning these cords.