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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by _whiteCaps_ on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @01:42PM (#34342563)
Extension cords are a bad idea. Especially since you can buy 10A rated cords that can be plugged into 15A sockets.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-55-ft-16-3-Green-Outdoor-Ext...

There's a really good explanation in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_q-xnYRugQ

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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by Filligree on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @02:07PM (#34342969)
Then the fuse would blow, right?
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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by _whiteCaps_ on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @02:17PM (#34343107)
That extension cord doesn't have a fuse.
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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by greedo on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @07:52PM (#34347525)
The fuse wouldn't blow because you couldn't draw enough amperage through the cord to trigger it. Instead, the cord would melt and start a fire.
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