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whjco wrote:BFL13 wrote:
First suspect is the use of the extension cord(s). I found they increase the "load" as seen by the "source".
This is true of inductive loads but electric heaters are primarily resistance loads. The lower voltage from the extension cord primarily results in lower BTU output from the heater but the load at the generator isn't increased.
However, for an air conditioner unit you're right on target.
Bill J., Lexington, KY
None of this confusing, complicated stuff would be happening if electricity had been invented by the English. :(
VA = W. So it takes one Frenchy and one Eye-tie to equal one Scot.
But if an Englishman had got there first, there would have been none of this BS. :)
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