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Extension cords are a bad idea. Especially since you can buy 10A rated cords that can be plugged into 15A sockets. https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-55-ft-16-3-G
by _whiteCaps_ 4y ago
Extension cords are a bad idea. Especially since you can buy 10A rated cords that can be plugged into 15A sockets.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-55-ft-16-3-Green-Outdoor-Extension-Cord-1-Pack-SJTW16355GN/320258189 https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-55-ft-16-3-Green-Outdoor-Ext...
There's a really good explanation in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_q-xnYRugQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_q-xnYRugQ
- Filligree 4y agoThen the fuse would blow, right?
- _whiteCaps_ 4y agoThat extension cord doesn't have a fuse.
- greedo 4y agoThe fuse wouldn't blow because you couldn't draw enough amperage through the cord to trigger it. Instead, the cord would melt and start a fire.