jodeb720 wrote:
Bottom line, the 12gauge extension cord which is 50' long wasn't able to handle the current needed by my ac.
Good point. What is a 12ga extension cord? Is it really 12ga vs the label? Is it aluminum or copper coated aluminum? There are other build quality considerations that can be factors.
It's probably best to just buy 30' RV cords and a pigtail adapter to 20A and not the hockey puck type.
At my sons house I need 100'. I carry a 50A 25' extension and for winter visits used 2x30A cords. But that is inadequate in the summer. So I now leave 50' of 50A at his house and we upgraded the plug to 50A.
Saved money and the cost was $0 - how you ask - free camping, get to visit the family, all good.
My general advice: Stop pinching dollars, install 50A, buy the RV cords. You're NOT paying storage or camping fees so the cost is $0 and you'll no longer have any issues.
