If this cord is only rated for 5 amps, why is is advertised as being useful for "cooking appliances" and "heated blankets"?
914837
Toolman, that cord is best used for small lights, I use it for my lights in the back window of my Patrol car, it is good for things like that, it will heat up if used for cooking appliances the 5 amps can take it and will melt the wire after prolonged use. I hope this will be help full...
2132008
Why would you need a 50 amp cord for a 6.5 amp appliance?Technically an "Extension cord" is never considered "permanent" as far as the electric codes go etc. etc. but leaving a cord always connected really makes no difference than unplugging it daily- who cares right?Good luck :-) When in doubt call your local electrician; they are always happy to help and give the most correct information for your area-Cheers!
841740
Do not use under rated extension cords under any circumstance! Insulation failure due to heat is the least of the concerns. Electric motors consume less current (amps) the faster they run. They run slower on lower voltage (Caused by cord resistance). Running slower = less cooling & more current draw = burned up motor. I would guess all of the burned up mowers in the complaints are caused by under rated extensions. Multiple cords are not as good as a single cord. The plugs and and receptacle add resistance especially as they age.
1698859
Hi! Yes. Appliances such as the ones you describe are exactly what this product was designed for. The difficulties will arise when people try to use it to plug in their laptop computers and other similar, more sensitive electronics, which can literally get 'fried' using this product. Unfortunately that is not mentioned anywhere on the Amazon page for this product, only on the packaging itself, which means you have to order it, as I did, thinking you were going to use it for any item needing an adapter/power converter from what's normally used in North America to plug it in and have it work in Great Britain & Europe, etc. - only to discover when you read the package and the instructions insert that it is _NOT_ recommended for electronics, only appliances.
1713380
I don't know what it's for. I ordered a 3 prong extension cord and was sent an appliance cord. Which specific appliance I have no idea on.
2139928
We use ours in our RV and it is plugged into DC and AC at the same time. When we are on the road it runs off DC, but when we are camping it runs off of the AC if we are plugged into electricity. We do have a generator that we will use if we primitive camp. We have never blown a fuse with it yet. We have used it with frozen meat and now are using it for vegetables. The actual draw of amps should be obtainable from the manufacture. There are products out there that will draw less amps, but they are more expensive. When I was pricing them, they were about double the price.
130995
The seller doesn't specify the rating and there are no markings on the adapter.The unit I purchased came with a 5A fuse installed.The cord is approximately 4' long and constructed from 20AWG wire.At 3 amps the voltage loss would be around .25 volt through the adapter's wiring.This represents approx. 2% loss in voltage with 12 volts applied as its source.
2106852
I'm not sure but it's less than 15 amps and more than 6 when it is cooking. It requires a circuit for itself.
1090580
It limits. I have a device that pulls to much and it just stays warm, while only drawing max of 6 watts from the wall. I calculated this at 1.17 amp, which is as advertised. Used it a couple days at max (waiting for the 3 amp unit to arrive) and it didn't crap out.
1329428
Probably not. It's not a voltage converter & is better for small things. I plugged in my heating pad & it blew the circuit & my heating pad.
1766911
Many of the microwaves today heat at 1200w. Our Sears unit heats at 1000w that is why I ran at full power. Have reviewed the ad on TV several times and I suspect that the producers are using potatoes that about 1/2 the size that I was using. I could barely get 2 potatoes in the bag and the commercial shows 4 going nicely into the bag. I think I would try 4 small potatoes...betting you will see the difference.
701870
i believe the product pulls very few amps, i use a 12 gauge cord and it isnt hot at all.
2154169
That depends on the current the refrigerator draws. Being 16AWG this is not real thick. Most wires inside your walls are 12AWG and some may be 14AWG (smaller number is thicker and can carry more current). While the outlet may supply 20 amps (12AWG) or 15 amps (14AWG), this cord can only carry about 13 amps before the risk of overheating and electrical fire is present. If your refrigerator requires more than about 10 amps I would not use this cord: it uses an AC induction motor which when it turns on will spike the current over its rated maximum (you can see this if your lights dim when a large appliance like the AC turns on). While one or two little spikes will not damage a cord, over the years it could weaken it and cause it not to be able to carry as much current, again increasing the risk of electrical fire. Check the manual or the sticker on the back of your refrigerator. If it says it needs more than 10 amps (or 1200 watts) I would opt for a thicker extension cord, preferably a 12 AWG cord.
926435
Probably not. Most (if not all) microwaves use a standard 3-prong plug. But this cord has a different prong configuration with one prong at a right angle to the other. So it didn't work with my microwave nor the outlet I wanted to use. Perhaps thus is great for some very heavy appliances but you need to double check your appliance cord and outlets before purchasing and possibly wasting your time on this cord. Take a very close look at the product picture and you'll see what the prongs are like.
366127
Not sure how you can tell. All I can report is that the one I bought works perfectly. I am using it to switch about a 12 amp item, an electric towel warmer, and it has never lost its program. There were some other reviews saying something about power sources in different parts of the US may have surges etc. that causes the problem, font know. I live in Birmingham AL, Alabama power division of Southern Company is the utility, no problems.
1611029
Not all 50 amp inlets are made for an RV. Some are made for electric dryers and other things which you do not want to use.... it could be very unsafe. This cord is wired differently... it is for 2 air conditioners (for example) so each will have its own power. Take your cord to an RV dealer or electric supply house to purchase an inlet... they are not very expensive.... then let an electrician install it for you.
1918089
NO NO NO!!! I would not in any way shape or form use this for anything such as a washer or dryer. This has 6 outlets on the front, but instead of 2 on the back, one is plastic -- thus you are channeling all that power through one plug. I use it for microwave, toaster oven and/or toaster, but not at once. I wouldn't run appliances with large power loads through it.