Is 15' extension cord OK off inverter?
I have a 400 watt inverter that is dedicated solely for use with my Dish ViP211z receiver. It only draws .42 amps or 12 watts as read off my Killawatt and .38amps 10 watts draw off the 12 volt as rea...
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No, you have to use ten gauge cable for absolutely everything. ;)
Seriously, though, I would try it without permanently installing it, just to make sure the thin cord can handle the load under real-world conditions. Does the cord seem warm? Does the Dish receiver use more power under certain conditions, e.g., when watching particularly dense documentaries?
If there is no appreciable voltage drop, I don't see a downside.
Seriously, though, I would try it without permanently installing it, just to make sure the thin cord can handle the load under real-world conditions. Does the cord seem warm? Does the Dish receiver use more power under certain conditions, e.g., when watching particularly dense documentaries?
If there is no appreciable voltage drop, I don't see a downside.
