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**bobj3** · 02-09-2008, 04:31 PM

Hi omar8

Most equipment ( routers on the is one ) will pull 15amps. at startup or max load..plus or minus 10% the norm..
The highter the number the smaller the wire...you should be fine but you don't want to use a LONG drop cord...25ft. or less...It's like the water in pipe thing...so to speak..

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Originally Posted by omar8

The heavy duty controller from MLCS that I ordered last week came in. Followed the instructions and hooked it up to my Makita 3612BR. It definitely works on changing the speed of the router. Just one thing I don't like, it could be petty but who knows. The manual for the router states that if I use an extension cord it should be a 14awg cord. The router speed controller uses a 16awg cord but mlcs says this controller works on 3 1/4 hp routers at 15amps. Mine is a 14 amp router. Any opinions, or am I just paranoid about the lawyer speak in the Makita manual. Any and all comments would be appreciated. Thanks Omar

**harrysin** · 02-09-2008, 08:25 PM

You really don't have a problem, relax and enjoy the wonderful world of routing but don't lose sight of the fact that a router can be a very dangerous tool, so do take care and make sure that you unplug it before changing cutters, just switching it off is not sufficient.

02-09-2008, 08:25 PM	#12
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,649 View harrysin's Gallery	You really don't have a problem, relax and enjoy the wonderful world of routing but don't lose sight of the fact that a router can be a very dangerous tool, so do take care and make sure that you unplug it before changing cutters, just switching it off is not sufficient. __________________ *Harry*
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