Another noob question.....extension cords
I'm headed to pick up a extension cord to plug my rv into shore power. It will run accessories and fridge, not the ac. I'm looking at 75-100ft 12/3 cord rated at 15amp. Is there any reason to go ...
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I paid for the relatively expensive 10/3 Camco cords with the molded handles. Not cheap... but they have remained cool at the connections for years.
With copper prices down, I'd not skimp on wire gauge. If you go bigger, you lose nothing other than few dollars. If you go too skinny, you wind up with fires, pitted/fried connectors, and oftentimes, more damage to fix than what the difference in cost would have been between a cheapie cord and a well made one.
I'd just go 10/3. It only hurts in the wallet once to do the job right.
With copper prices down, I'd not skimp on wire gauge. If you go bigger, you lose nothing other than few dollars. If you go too skinny, you wind up with fires, pitted/fried connectors, and oftentimes, more damage to fix than what the difference in cost would have been between a cheapie cord and a well made one.
I'd just go 10/3. It only hurts in the wallet once to do the job right.
