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PostPosted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:32 am    Post subject: Re: What gauge wire for Westy 110v extension cord? Reply with quote

Electrons will flow uphill, holes like to flow downhill

Add up your amperage load, add 20%, use one of the web charts to specify gauge of wire for length needed.

Use an outdoor rated cord to be pure, or use a standard one and replace every 3 years.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:03 pm    Post subject: Re: What gauge wire for Westy 110v extension cord? Reply with quote

For what its worth. I have a little 500 Watt heater that keeps the interior of my hard top plenty warm enough for sleeping even down to 0°F outside. Doesn't take much of a cord to run it. Cord size just never really enters into the equation if the heater is the only use I am apt to put the cord to. Its important to make sure you have an adapter (30 amp?) as many places do not have a 15-20 amp receptacle.
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