Safe to run 20A through a 15A adapter?
Can a 20A load be safely run through a 15A adapter? I want to be able to run our A/C off my 120V x 20A 3000W generator without a meltdown, and I know a 15A plug will physically fit in the socket, but ...
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Strictly speaking I'd say no you shouldn't run 20A through a 15A adapter but given the ambiguity in what I've found with other adapters I'm not clear there is a problem doing this or not. The cable on the dogbone I have looks very thick, so maybe it can handle the extra amps?
