How long can you go on a 50 amp extension cord?

supercub wrote:
How long can you go on a store bought 50 extension cord?

Do you have several home depots and lowes around? Go early morning to the electrical section. You might get lucky and find cable that was returned and on sale. You would pretty much build your own somewhat budget extension cord. I got an Uglys book in my truck somewhere. Couldnt tell ya off hand what size wire to do 100 feet at 50amps.