Electric extension cord - what kind?
Hi, Does anybody knows what kind of extension cord I should buy (I found one in Lowes: Basic Connections 100-ft 10-Amp 16-Gauge Orange Outdoor Extension Cord for $17, but I am not sure about the amper...
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qbakawnik wrote:majorgator wrote:
Get the 10/3 in 100' length. DO NOT get anything smaller. You said that you plan on running 90'. Voltage drop should never be more than 5%. If you have a 20A load, you will be a little over 3% voltage drop with 10 AWG at 100'. With the same conditions using 12 AWG, you will be over 5% voltage drop. You surely won't be running at 20A all the time, but why take a chance? OK, so you'll spend $30 or $40 more for the 10/3, but it will be well worth it.
So I found one in LOWE's Utilitech 100-ft 20-Amp 110-Volt 10/3 for $137. I didn't know they might be so expensive, but like you've said, not taking a chance. Thanks so much!
Kuba
I would still be careful about running too much at once in the RV, 20Amp isn't enough to run the A/C And Microwave both or A/C and electric water heater or fridge.
I would certainly keep your fridge and water heater both on LP if you are going to be using them to conserve the electricity so as not to overload that cord.
