14 Gauge 120V Power Cord 8′

The 14 Gauge 120V Power Cord (8 ft) is a UL-listed replacement and extension cord designed to connect the male power outlet on ballasts to a standard 120V power source. Rated for up to 15 amps and 1,800 watts, it handles the full load of common HID ballasts without voltage drop or overheating concerns. At 8 feet, it provides enough reach to route cleanly from your ballast to a wall outlet or timer without pulling tight across a tent or equipment shelf.

14 Gauge 120V Power Cord Specifications

All specifications are sourced directly from the product listing and UL rating for this cord.

Why Choose the 14 Gauge 120V Power Cord

This cord is sized and rated for the real-world demands of grow-room ballasts and lighting equipment. Here is why growers keep a supply on hand:

• UL Listed for safety: The UL listing confirms the cord has been independently tested to meet North American electrical safety standards. It is a meaningful credential for equipment that runs unattended in a grow room.
• 14 AWG wire handles high ballast loads: A 14-gauge conductor rated at 15 amps can carry the full draw of a 1,000-watt HID ballast with headroom to spare. Thinner 16-gauge cords are not rated for this load and can run warm over time.
• 1,800-watt ceiling suits most grow-room hardware: Whether you are running a 600W, 750W, or 1,000W ballast, the 1,800W max rating gives you overhead without needing to size up to a heavier cord.
• Fits most major brand ballasts: The male IEC-style plug mates with the power outlet found on ballasts from most major manufacturers, so there is no guesswork about connector compatibility.
• 8-foot length adds routing flexibility: Eight feet is enough to reach a wall outlet or surge-protected power strip from a ballast mounted on a tent pole or equipment shelf, without running an extension cord of unknown gauge.

Best Uses for the 14 Gauge 120V Power Cord

This cord is a general-purpose power connection for grow-room electrical equipment rated at 120V up to 15 amps. Typical applications include:

• Replacing a damaged or missing ballast power cord: If a cord is cut, frayed, or was never included with a used ballast, this is a direct replacement with appropriate specs.
• Extending reach from ballast to outlet: An 8-foot cord bridges the gap when a wall outlet or power strip is more than a few feet from the ballast position.
• Stocking a spare for commercial grows: With a case quantity of 40, this cord is well-suited for facilities that run multiple lights and want identical replacement cords on hand to reduce downtime.
• Connecting 120V HID ballasts: High-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal halide (MH) ballasts from 400W to 1,000W at 120V fall well within the 15A/1,800W rating of this cord.
• General 120V grow-room equipment: Beyond ballasts, the cord is suitable for any 120V device with a compatible inlet — fans, controllers, or other accessories that draw up to 15 amps.

If you are setting up or replacing power cords for a Gavita LED system, the Gavita 8ft power cord for 277–400V LED fixtures is the appropriate choice for that voltage range.

Compatibility

This cord is rated for 120V circuits only and connects via the male IEC-style inlet found on most major brand ballasts. It is not rated for 240V, 277V, or higher-voltage equipment — for those applications, a different cord with appropriate voltage and gauge ratings is required.

Compatible equipment includes:

• Most major brand HID ballasts (HPS, MH) with a standard male power inlet
• 120V LED grow light drivers with a matching power inlet
• 120V grow-room controllers and accessories up to 15 amps draw

Before use, confirm your ballast or device specifies a 120V power input. Do not use this cord as a substitute for equipment that requires a 240V or 277V supply. If you are working with other grow-room accessories, a razor blade can be useful for clean wire management and trimming cable ties in tight spaces.

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