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I may end up changing out the pigtail for a 10GA. I was lucky enough to spend the day in the shop.
It didn't get over 40° here today and I finally figured out where to set the dial to cycle it.
So it's holding the shop in the low 60's and it was very comfortable this evening. I stuck a 10" fan over
in the cold corner and that's at least stirring it up. The ceiling is well insulated, the walls aren't...
And with the unit now cycling the cord isn't getting warm.
So much better than the propane that I had been running.
Warm appliance cords are fine, hot isn't. A quality cord, such as something made out of SJ wire (SJOOW etc) has insulation rated for 90 degrees of heat, and that is in centigrade. If you can keep your hand on the cable and hold it without it burning you, you are fine.
Keep in mind that this cord is basically hanging out in free air and not trapped in a wall with insulation like romex or MC usually is.
I wouldn't sweat the cord unless it starts getting hot to the touch...a little warm is nothing to worry about.
Stay warm, I have 2 7500W heaters coming for my shop myself.
---Aaron