Extension Cord, 240v 25ft

The Hydrofarm Extension Cord, 240V 25ft (SKU: BACDE24025) is a heavy-duty 14-gauge grounded power cord designed for grow rooms and work rooms that need additional reach between 240V equipment and the nearest outlet. With a NEMA 6-15P male plug and NEMA 6-15R receptacle, it provides three 240V outlets and handles up to 15 amps and 3,600 watts. It is rated for indoor use.

Extension Cord, 240V 25ft Specifications

Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product data for SKU BACDE24025.

Specification	Value
Brand	Hydrofarm
SKU	BACDE24025
Voltage	240V
Cord Length	25 ft
Wire Gauge	14 gauge
Amperage	15 amp
Maximum Wattage	3,600 watts
Number of Outlets	3
Plug Type (Male)	NEMA 6-15P
Receptacle Type	NEMA 6-15R
Outlet Style	Heavy-duty molded
Grounded	Yes
Indoor / Outdoor	Indoor use only
Weight	2.64 lb

Why Choose the Extension Cord, 240V 25ft

Grow rooms and indoor cultivation spaces are frequently built around fixed infrastructure—concrete walls, locked panel locations, and outlet placements that rarely align with where a ballast, dehumidifier, or water chiller actually needs to sit. This cord solves that problem directly.

• 14-gauge conductor with grounded plug: The heavier 14-gauge wire handles the current demands of 240V equipment more safely than undersized extension cords. The grounded design reduces the risk of shock in a humid grow-room environment.
• NEMA 6-15 standard plug and receptacle: The NEMA 6-15P/6-15R combination is the standard pairing for 240V, 15-amp grow-room equipment. If your ballast or controller already uses this plug, this cord connects without adapters.
• Three outlets on one cord: Rather than routing multiple individual cords from a distant panel outlet, this cord provides three NEMA 6-15R receptacles at the end of a single 25-foot run, keeping cable management simpler.
• Heavy-duty molded outlet block: The outlet end uses a molded housing rather than a separate attached strip, which reduces the weak points that typically fail first on lighter-duty cords in continuous-use environments.
• 25-foot reach: At 25 feet, this cord spans most grow-tent or grow-room setups without requiring cord extensions or risky daisy-chaining of multiple shorter cords.

Best Uses for the Extension Cord, 240V 25ft

This cord is suited to any indoor grow room or work room that runs 240V equipment at distances from the power source. Common applications based on the product specifications include:

• HID lighting ballasts: High-pressure sodium and metal halide ballasts commonly use NEMA 6-15 or NEMA 6-20 plugs. This cord extends reach from the outlet to the ballast mounting location without requiring a fixed electrician-installed circuit at that point.
• Water chillers and active cooling equipment: Units such as compressor-based water chillers for hydroponic reservoirs draw significant 240V loads. The 15-amp, 3,600-watt rating covers most fractional-horsepower chiller units.
• Dehumidifiers: Commercial grow-room dehumidifiers are frequently 240V units. Positioning them for optimal airflow often places them away from fixed outlets — a 25-foot cord provides positioning flexibility.
• Inline duct fans and environmental controllers: Some larger inline fans and environmental controller systems draw 240V power. This cord lets you position the unit for duct efficiency rather than outlet proximity.
• Multi-equipment staging areas: The three-outlet configuration makes this cord useful at a central equipment station where multiple 240V devices share a single circuit run.

If your setup also includes power distribution for Gavita LED fixtures, the Gavita 8ft power cord for LED fixtures (277–400V) is a related option for higher-voltage LED driver connections.

Compatibility

This extension cord is designed for equipment using the NEMA 6-15 standard. Verify your equipment’s plug type before purchasing.

• Compatible plug standard: NEMA 6-15P (male, connects to wall outlet) and NEMA 6-15R (female receptacles, accepts equipment plugs). This is a 240V, 2-pole, 3-wire grounding configuration.
• Voltage: 240V (suitable for standard 240V single-phase circuits common in North American grow rooms).
• Maximum load: 15 amps / 3,600 watts total across all three outlets combined. Do not exceed this rating by summing connected equipment loads.
• Use environment: Rated for indoor use only. Not suitable for outdoor or wet locations beyond the humidity levels of an indoor grow room. Keep cord connections away from standing water and direct irrigation spray.
• Not compatible with: NEMA 6-20 plugs (which require a 20-amp receptacle), NEMA 14-series plugs (4-wire), or 120V equipment. If your ballast uses a different NEMA configuration, verify before ordering.

For other grow-room accessories in this category, see the razor blade and other tools available in the Tools & Grow-Room Accessories section.

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