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On Sun, 9 May 2021 16:29:01 -0700 (PDT), John Kuthe >
wrote:

>On Sunday, May 9, 2021 bryang wrote:
>...
>> > That's too small. Three 50 foot lengths is the same as one 150 and
>> > should be at least 12 gauge.


Several 50' lengths are much easier to store... longer cords get all
twisted and kinked...same with garden hoses.

>> Maybe at least 10 gauge. The reduced voltage to the motor is bad for
>> the motor. John used to know stuff like that.
>> >

>> --Bryan

>
>No Bryan, the 12GA is just fine! Works wonderfully, today was like shaving a wet beard!
>
>Mower was a mess!
>
>John Kuthe


Change to mulching blades... mowed ~7 wet acres yesterday, no mess. Of
course electric mowers are essentially toys... golf courses mow with
diesel.