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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 30, 2016

Can't run A/C at home: solved -- see 8/21/16 update

It's hot in Calif, and I want to use the trailer as a lifeboat -- but the a/c won't run off garage power. Here is the setup and the problem -- I attach our 30 amp cord to a heavy construction grade e...
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DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Jul 30, 2016
profdant139 wrote:
I attach our 30 amp cord to a heavy construction grade extension cord (not a little thin cord), using an adapter.


What is the wire gauge of that extension cord. Should be either 10 or 12. If 14 or 16 that is your problem.

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