Charlie77
DIY
Hey there, I've done some simple electrical work, but I'm no expert.
I'm installing a new LG 24 inch dishwasher (Model #LDT5678SS) with 120 volts and 15 amps.
The power cord provided is 5.4 feet which is too short to reach the closest outlet. I need a cord that is at least 8 feet. The last dishwasher had a cord that long. The only replacement cord I could easily find was a 14 gauge, 15 amp general workshop cord, and it's 10 feet long. (Photo attached). That will easily reach the outlet.
But, my question is: Will 10 foot cord work appropriately for the dishwasher and what it needs to do? Is there a significant enough difference between the standard cord that's 5.4 feet and a 10 foot cord that I would need to either hardwire the dishwasher or have a new outlet installed within the 5.4 foot range?
Thanks for anyone's help, feedback, and/or links to additional resources. If I'm missing anything or not providing enough info, please let me know that too. Thanks, Charlie
I'm installing a new LG 24 inch dishwasher (Model #LDT5678SS) with 120 volts and 15 amps.
The power cord provided is 5.4 feet which is too short to reach the closest outlet. I need a cord that is at least 8 feet. The last dishwasher had a cord that long. The only replacement cord I could easily find was a 14 gauge, 15 amp general workshop cord, and it's 10 feet long. (Photo attached). That will easily reach the outlet.
But, my question is: Will 10 foot cord work appropriately for the dishwasher and what it needs to do? Is there a significant enough difference between the standard cord that's 5.4 feet and a 10 foot cord that I would need to either hardwire the dishwasher or have a new outlet installed within the 5.4 foot range?
Thanks for anyone's help, feedback, and/or links to additional resources. If I'm missing anything or not providing enough info, please let me know that too. Thanks, Charlie