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supercub
Explorer
Oct 01, 2020

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

How long can you go on a store bought 50 extension cord? I need to run both AC's and lights TV etc, the normal things. Is 100 feet safe? or 75? or 50? or ? It's for a 38 ft Class A diesel. ...
Class A
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time2roll
Nomad
Oct 01, 2020
If you only see 220 at the outlet with no load in a single family home it is time to call the power company.

Real continuous load is probably closer to 20 or 25 amps max for those voltage drop calculations.

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