Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> On 11/29/2013 3:58 PM, Pearl F. Buck wrote:
>> On 11/27/2013 7:39 PM, Earl wrote:
>>> If you follow my advise, plug it into an outlet in the house that is not
>>> in the kitchen or bathroom and you will be fine.
>>>
>>> Earl
>>>
>> A long extension cord is NOT a good idea.
>>
>> The heat generated is greater he longer the cord.
>>
>> You could be coaching an unsafe situation.
>
> Depends on the cord. The wiring in the wall may be 12 ga, but could be
> 14 ga. so a 12 ga cord is fine. Freezers really don't take much power
> these days. You do not want the type of cord made for a lamp. There are
> specific cords available for appliances.

They take less power, but still need power. The running current might only
be 2 amps, startup, less than 10 amps. The trick part is defrost. Older
fridges might be about 12-13 amps. Newer ones seem to be using less heater
power, some about 1000 watts. A good 14 gauge cord should be fine for all.
Biggest problem is heat generated in the extension cords connectors.

Greg