Extension Cord
We have found ourselves in a spot where we are going to have to live in our camper for a bit and need to purchase an extension cord that will reach the closest power. I am looking at a heavy duty 100...
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Wow, that 100' 10AWG extension cable is costly! But it would cut your voltage loss some.
I measured 107.7VAC on my EMS at 110' of 12AWG from my breaker box to the TT. Starting voltage, no load 122VAC. This was with just the AirCon on and converter, all else turned off. Pulled 12.9 amps.
Added in the fridge and it read 104.5VAC pulling a total of 15.8 amps.
I installed a Progressive Industries EMS 30 but used a Kil-A-Watt meter prior. The Kil-A-Watt cost about $25 at Harbor Freight. It's good to know how much power your RV gear pulls. In volts, watts, & amps.
Bottom line, keep your cables as big and as short as possible and what you can afford.
Www.calculator.net voltage drop calculator. Plug in your wire length, AWG, starting voltage, and amp load and it will tell you expected voltage loss. Very accurate. Most electrical and electronics are designed run no lower than 105VAC.
You'll need to educate yourself and others on what can be turned on at the same time given your power source. With 100' 12AWG extension cord, no microwave with AirCon OR electric space heater. Or any electric heated cooking device including coffee maker, toaster, frypan, etc. One of those at a time!
I measured 107.7VAC on my EMS at 110' of 12AWG from my breaker box to the TT. Starting voltage, no load 122VAC. This was with just the AirCon on and converter, all else turned off. Pulled 12.9 amps.
Added in the fridge and it read 104.5VAC pulling a total of 15.8 amps.
I installed a Progressive Industries EMS 30 but used a Kil-A-Watt meter prior. The Kil-A-Watt cost about $25 at Harbor Freight. It's good to know how much power your RV gear pulls. In volts, watts, & amps.
Bottom line, keep your cables as big and as short as possible and what you can afford.
Www.calculator.net voltage drop calculator. Plug in your wire length, AWG, starting voltage, and amp load and it will tell you expected voltage loss. Very accurate. Most electrical and electronics are designed run no lower than 105VAC.
You'll need to educate yourself and others on what can be turned on at the same time given your power source. With 100' 12AWG extension cord, no microwave with AirCon OR electric space heater. Or any electric heated cooking device including coffee maker, toaster, frypan, etc. One of those at a time!
