Yellow Jacket 2883 12/3 Heavy-Duty 15-Amp SJTW Contractor Extension Cord with Lighted Ends; 25-Feet
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David Baril (Almonte)
12-06-2025This was an excellent cord but I expected it to be more flexible in sub-zero temperatures. I bought primarily to use for my block heater and decided to return it. Was able to find what I wanted at the local Home Hardware.
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larry sugar
11-06-2025ok
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saturn 5
> 3 dayvery good quality!!!! a little heavy but with this drive of power it is normal . you have a light at the end of the extension that tell you if the wire is live .....very practical....a very good buy!!!
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Don
> 3 dayI have not had the cord long enough to truly judge the durability, the only issue I have is the stiffness when it gets cool outside. Im hoping after a break in period it will lay out easier.
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AB Scott
Greater than one weekGreat value for the money. I bought mine to use with my generator if I ever need it.
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piedpiper
> 3 daySturdy and durable cord.
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oogabooga
> 3 dayThey look and work work well when they are brand new. After a month or so on a job the female end comes apart. The female end also gets loose which causes heat and meltdown. The company I work for has Specifically banned this brand of cord due to several melted down, near fire conditions. They might be ok for occasional home use but not recommended for actual work on a job. Ill update with some pics of the burnt ends if we still have them at the shop.
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E IN MARYLAND
> 3 dayThe Yellow Jacket 100 12/3 extension cord was a replacement for the 2 each 50 Yellow Jacket 12/3 cords. During power outages my neighbor allows me to connect an extension cord to his patio outlet. This allows me to power my fridge and freezer. During IRENE we lost power. My neighbor is on a different electrical feed so electrical service had not been interrupted. He was expecting me so I connected one 50 section to the patio outlet, threw it over the fence, ran the second 50 section to my back door. I duct taped the connections to keep out the heavy rain, raised it off the wet grass and then connected my fridge and freezer. I ordered the 100 section so that it would be a continuous run with no male/female connections that could fail. Handling one cord is easier then unwinding 2 50 sections. The 12/3 100 heavier wire prevents overheating. The lighted end shows the power is on and flowing. The yellow jacket stays flexible during the colder months. It should also be mentioned that after IRENE everyone was sold out of extension cords. AMAZON had it in stock plus lots more emergency items. AMAZON recommended the QUICK WIND to help wind/unwind this 100 cord that could easily tangle. The QUICK WIND is perfect.
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Scott
09-06-2025Its much safer to have a heavy cord like this. The construction is very good and it will not heat up like other cords when you use if for high wattage gear like an Electric BBQ or a big battery charger. Like always Amazon shipped fast and had the best deal. Get this cord or the other lengths offered and you will not be disappointed.
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Eddie Studdard
> 3 dayI have always wanted the best products for the money and thru Amazon I got this cord for a great deal on the best extension cord ever made. I do recommend this cord for reliability and price from Amazon.
