shishka Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 So I have a optimum growth co2 reg with built in cycle timer. It's a nice unit, the only problem with it is one day a while back its cord was cut during a raid. The cord it came with was 18/3. All the electric supply house had was 16/3. Will this cause a problem/fire hazard to rewire with the 16/3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SublimeWind Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) Not at all, 16/3 is actually heavier than 18.... make good connections and if anything, it will be safer.. Edited January 5, 2011 by SublimeWind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shishka Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Not at all, 16/3 is actually heavier than 18.... make good connections and if anything, it will be safer.. Kinda what I was thinking, better to go bigger than smaller. Anyone else? Where's Hydro_Jack? Thanks for the reply SublimeWind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadInCan Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Kinda what I was thinking, better to go bigger than smaller. Anyone else? Where's Hydro_Jack? Thanks for the reply SublimeWind I'd have to agree. If the manufacturer rated it safe with an 18ga cord, the 16ga is even safer. Make nice connections, and avoid those raids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubliner Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 After all , Bigger is Better-er . Just make sure ya replace the Whole Cord and not just spice it to old the 16/3 ,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 My mom once said in a meeting with 3 large clients "Size Matters"... Ya my MOM.. /cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shishka Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Got it wired up and it works great. No splicing, it was an eight foot cord with three prong grounded plug. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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