a chest freezer in by using an extension cord??
Please explain
2006-09-20 10:57:11 · 6 answers · asked by addicted2stamping 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes you can, it's not real good for the compressor, too much resistance through the extension cord. You can do it as a temporary measure. I would not recommend it, the freezer is designed to operate with the manufacturers cord length. It's true there is this thing called "Voltage Drop" and it will eventually burn up the compressor.
2006-09-20 11:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can use a extension cord
1) make sure its 12 or 16 gauge
2) It can't be long and all bunched up, get the right length or if you know what your doing make the cord shorter.
2006-09-20 12:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by coffeemate 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can, I assume it is necessary because of where it has to be sitting. buy a heavy duty one at Lowe's, or elsewhere. Plug it in after an hour, feel of the extension cord, if it is not "very warm" or hot, keep checking it for about eight hours, if it still feels ok, it's fine. If it is warm or hot get a bigger wire.
2006-09-20 11:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, just make sure that the gauge of the wire for the extension cord is larger than the gauge of the freezer cord.......
2006-09-20 11:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the manual. It will tell you the length and gauge you need. a 12 gauge extension should do no harm but check the owners manual, there's a wealth of information in it.
2006-09-20 11:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by tjc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea......:(
2006-09-20 11:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by jrsgurl62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋