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Default Electrical Problem (Kinda OT, maybe)

On 11/30/2013 2:55 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 11/30/2013 4:11 PM, Pearl F. Buck wrote:
>> On 11/30/2013 12:54 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 11/30/2013 1:10 PM, Pearl F. Buck wrote:
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>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Jacket-...707308-9863430
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>>> You can get 12 gauge too if needed.

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>> Yes sir.
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>>>> (but only for temporary use)
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>>> How long is temporary? My freezer has temporarily been on an extension
>>> cord for about 20 years now. I may actually move it next year though to
>>> do some remodeling. That makes it temporary.

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>> Wow, that is really dangerous, you've been lucky indeed.
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> Short cord, proper size. It is heavier than the cord on the freezer
> itself.
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Understood, I hope others will pay attention to that sizing and not just
use what they have.

Also a dedicated hard wired circuit would be preferable.