Everyone’s favorite tradition is to hang Christmas lights. It makes your house look all nice and brings that holiday cheer. The last thing you want is to have your lights hung up and realize you can’t plug them in because they don’t reach an outlet.
Well, that’s where a good extension cord comes into play.
Before you start decorating, measure the route from your outlet to your lights. These three Flexzilla Pro extension cords from Acme Tools give you 25-, 50- and 100-foot options. All three are designed for outdoor use and feature grounded plugs, water-resistant construction and a lighted power indicator.
Flexzilla Pro 25-Foot Extension Cord: For Decorations Close to the House
Putting lights around the porch or decorating a shrub beside the house? If your measured route fits within 25 feet, this cord keeps things simple.
The FZ512825 has sturdy 12-gauge wire and a lighted connector that helps you check whether power is reaching the end of the cord. Its cold-weather flexibility is also useful when decorating in freezing temperatures.
Flexzilla Pro 50-Foot Extension Cord: For a Little More Reach
Sometimes your outlet isn’t anywhere near the spot you want to decorate. This 50-foot option gives you more room to reach a tree, a longer porch or a display farther along the house.
The FZ512730 uses 14-gauge wire and has the same useful power indicator and outdoor construction. It’s a practical middle option when 25 feet comes up short.
Flexzilla Pro 100-Foot Extension Cord: For Decorations Farther Into the Yard
Have a tree out front that deserves some Christmas lights? A 100-foot cord gives you the reach you need.
The FZ512735 has 14-gauge wire and is rated for a maximum of 13 amps at 125 volts. Check your decorations’ combined load before plugging everything in. The extra length helps with reach, but it doesn’t increase how much power you can safely use.
A Few Quick Checks Before You Plug In
- Use outdoor-rated lights and a GFCI-protected outlet.
- Keep the combined load within the cord, outlet and timer ratings, and follow your lights’ limits for connected strings.
- Choose one cord long enough for the route instead of connecting extension cords together.
Inspect cords for damage, keep connections dry and keep cords clear of snow, standing water and walkways.
Measure first, grab the length you need and get back to decorating. Finding out you’re a few feet short is a lot less fun once the lights are already hanging.
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