Can i use an extension cord with a bonnet hair dryer?

If not why can' i? because the instructions says not to use an extention cord with the bonnet haIR DRYER. bU T IWANT to know the reason... Thank you =}

Can i use an extension cord with a bonnet hair dryer?

It has to do with the amount of amperage. An average extension cord holds up to about 13.4 amps. The problem is, your hair dryer probably draws in about 3.4 amps. While this looks pretty simple, your hair dryer will actually require more power from the extension cord, because of the distance increase, and now you're running about 4x the current, which equals 13.6 amps.

At a certain point, the amperage drop will decrease exponentially, which means now the motor will be running significantly slower, which will cause the electrical shorts to be slower, which will generate heat in the cord. And at this point, either the cord will melt (or get extremely hot), or you'll blow a circuit breaker.

Moral of the story, just live with your hair dryer have a short cord, and stay safe.

Can i use an extension cord with a bonnet hair dryer?

You can use an extension cord. You just have to make sure the cord will handle the load of your hair dryer. A lot of extension cords are only capable of handling a couple of small lamps or things like that. Look in the electrical department of a hardware store or building supply. Read the current they are rated from the packaging it is in and make sure it will handle the load. If you're not sure ask one of the sales people.