20 amp extension cord on a 15 amp circuit
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09-23-13, 09:12 PM
20 amp extension cord on a 15 amp circuit
I have a 50 ft, 10 gauge/20 amp extension cord, it has male NEMA 5-20P and female NEMA 5-20R connectors. I found some NEMA 5-20R to NEMA 5-15P adapters online, if I were to get one of these adapters and plug the 20 amp extension cord into a standard household 15 amp circuit, are there any dangers if I keep the amps under 15?
Last edited by derwert; 09-23-13 at 09:29 PM.
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09-23-13, 09:34 PM
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Absolutely no damage to the extension cord as the wire is rated for 30 amps.
Since you are using that extension cord in a 15a receptacle..... you'll get 15amps. before the breaker trips.
Absolutely no damage to the extension cord as the wire is rated for 30 amps.
Since you are using that extension cord in a 15a receptacle..... you'll get 15amps. before the breaker trips.
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I have a 50 ft, 10 gauge/20 amp extension cord, it has male NEMA 5-20P and female NEMA 5-20R connectors. I found some NEMA 5-20R to NEMA 5-15P adapters online, if I were to get one of these adapters and plug the 20 amp extension cord into a standard household 15 amp circuit, are there any dangers if I keep the amps under 15?
I have a 50 ft, 10 gauge/20 amp extension cord, it has male NEMA 5-20P and female NEMA 5-20R connectors. I found some NEMA 5-20R to NEMA 5-15P adapters online, if I were to get one of these adapters and plug the 20 amp extension cord into a standard household 15 amp circuit, are there any dangers if I keep the amps under 15?
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