"Pearl F. Buck" > wrote:
> On 11/29/2013 9:25 PM, gregz wrote:
>> 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
>>
> http://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Jacket-...707308-9863430
>
> (but only for temporary use)

50 foot would be too long. Likely the box to outlet could already be many
feet. I would use 12 ga.

Greg