JohnBullard
Active Member
Thanks to BSR posting in Hot Deals last June, I ordered several Kill A Watt meters.
This afternoon, finished my outside Christmas decorations. Drawing power from three different outlets, running almost 11,000 lights.
Started checking current draw from each.
Number 1 was 5.89 amps, that's OK
Number 2 was 7.38 amps, that's OK
Number 3 was - cord hot!!!! checked anyway and pulling 13.92 amps on a 16 guage cord. Dang!!!!
Started load shifting, big time. Got number 3 down to 10.32 amps and replaced with a 14 guage cord.
Numer 1 is now up to 9.49 amps - should still be OK, but it's a 100 ft plus run on a 16 guage. I going out tomorrow and buying a 100 Ft 12 guage for saftey.
Thanks BSR - you probably saved my house!!!
This afternoon, finished my outside Christmas decorations. Drawing power from three different outlets, running almost 11,000 lights.
Started checking current draw from each.
Number 1 was 5.89 amps, that's OK
Number 2 was 7.38 amps, that's OK
Number 3 was - cord hot!!!! checked anyway and pulling 13.92 amps on a 16 guage cord. Dang!!!!
Started load shifting, big time. Got number 3 down to 10.32 amps and replaced with a 14 guage cord.
Numer 1 is now up to 9.49 amps - should still be OK, but it's a 100 ft plus run on a 16 guage. I going out tomorrow and buying a 100 Ft 12 guage for saftey.
Thanks BSR - you probably saved my house!!!