Extension for power cable

[SmokerSmoker]

I had a few questions about the power cord for the Timberline if anyone can help. I plan on using the grill in temperatures that can dip to -20 C/-4 F.

The supplied cord is 18awg sjtw so it's good for the outdoors but it's too short.

Two questions:

1. Should I just get an outdoor 15' extension cord and attach it to the supplied 6' one and simply keep the the connection off the snow on the floor? Does it matter if I use a 14,16 or 18 awg extension cord with the supplied 18awg power cord? I saw some online posts elsewhere suggesting 14awg but that didn't make sense since the D2 grills use 18awg. It might have been info for older models, maybe?

2. I've read a few posts about simply using a single18 awg 15' power cord instead of the factory supplied one but the ones suggested are indoor ones. Is that a good idea given the weather conditions mentioned above?. I couldn't find a 15 foot or longer NEMA 5 -15A to 13C outdoor one, unfortunately.

 

[TheGrumpyGriller]

That's a good question... I have my T-1300 connected to an 18 gauge outdoor extension and then plugged into an outdoor rated strip/surge protector that can be controlled by Alexa. I do this because I have 2 of them, plus outdoor lights etc.

 

[GrillMeister]

Both of my Traegers are connected to a 40 foot 14gauge extension cord that goes inside my garage where it is then plugged into a small UPS that provides surge protection as well as keeping things going during a brown out or power outage.

Nothing worse than dealing with a cook and having the power blink and resetting your Traeger.

 

[YYCRed]

My T1300 is on a 20 foot extension and I've had no problems even at -25C (Albertan here).

 

[DVSCYCLES]

I bought a longer cord that plugs into the bottom just like the stock one on Amazon.

 

[YYCRed]

I bought a longer cord that plugs into the bottom just like the stock one on Amazon.

That's a good idea, but I use the extension cord for the vacuum when I clean my grill out, so I'll stick with my setup.

 

[Don C]

I bought a longer cord that plugs into the bottom just like the stock one on Amazon.

Do you unplug it from the grill after each use?

If not, does it interfere with putting the cover back on?

 

[BobbyQ]

Considering the rated load of the Ironwood is 95 watts at 120 V that's less than 1 Amp. You could use a 25 foot, # 18 AWG cord and the voltage drop would be less than half a volt or 0.3%. A typical 20 A circuit is good for 16 A so if you max out the load a #14 would be better

 

[DVSCYCLES]

Do you unplug it from the grill after each use?

If not, does it interfere with putting the cover back on?

I leave it an coil it on the hook that my timberline came with, cover goes on just as well as with the stock cord.

 

[SmokerSmoker]

Thanks for the answers, guys. Those were very helpful!

Ideally I would've done what dvscycles did but since I can't find a long enough weather proof main power cord that plugs directly into the grill, I think my best option is to go with the weatherproof 14awg 15' extension and connect it to the main power cord which will be coiled on it's hanger and keep the connection hanging just under the grill off the ground but not close to a hot surface or at least that's what I'm hoping for.

The surge protection is a great idea. I'll aim for that that once i reach the experience level for overnight smokes.