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Dboland9 · 08-06-2019, 05:42 AM

Thanks for your response. I found a chart on Calculator.net that calculates the voltage drop to be 5% for a 100 ft length of 10G wire. Is a 5% drop dangerous for the AC unit?
On another forum, I just read that the distance I need to calculate is not just the length of the extension cord itself, but also needs to include the distance from the pedestal to the circuit breaker/power source in our home. That makes sense to me. Does everyone agree?

08-06-2019, 05:42 AM	#3
Dboland9 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 17	Electrical Cord Safety Thanks for your response. I found a chart on Calculator.net that calculates the voltage drop to be 5% for a 100 ft length of 10G wire. Is a 5% drop dangerous for the AC unit? On another forum, I just read that the distance I need to calculate is not just the length of the extension cord itself, but also needs to include the distance from the pedestal to the circuit breaker/power source in our home. That makes sense to me. Does everyone agree?