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Approved extension cords for a microwave
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:16 pm
Have any of you baws ever used an approved extension cord for a standard size microwave?
I just moved, and my kitchen is slightly small (not much counter space). I would like to place my microwave on top of the fridge for now, but the cord is about 2 ft too short to reach a plug.
If you have used an approved extension cord for such a thing, what was your experience?
Thanks!
I just moved, and my kitchen is slightly small (not much counter space). I would like to place my microwave on top of the fridge for now, but the cord is about 2 ft too short to reach a plug.
If you have used an approved extension cord for such a thing, what was your experience?
Thanks!
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Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:17 pm to lsufan9193969700
Um...any extension cord will be fine
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:18 pm to lsufan9193969700
Really shouldnt but get at least a 20A cord with ground.
Shorter the better.
Shorter the better.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:19 pm to lsufan9193969700
From the GE website
quote:
We strongly recommend that anextension cord not be used with amicrowave due to the potential safety hazards under certain conditions. Themicrowave should be plugged into its own properly grounded, dedicated electrical outlet to prevent the flickering of the lights, blowing of a fuse or tripping of a circuit breaker.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:24 pm to lsufan9193969700
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:25 pm to Walt OReilly
quote:
Um...any extension cord will be fine
Ummmm, no it will not!
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:26 pm to Drop4Loss
quote:
at least a 20A cord with ground.
Shorter the better.
Yes, this is exactly what I am talking about. Have you used one?
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:28 pm to lsufan9193969700
Microwaves draw a hell of a lot of power, so you just have to be sure that the extension cord is large enough. I would read the wattage and voltage that it is going to pull and get the shortest one you can find that is of adequate gauge. Should be able to find something somewhere like Graingers or some place like that.
Honestly, your best bet (though not the cheapest) would be to hire an electrician to drop in an outlet where you need it.
Honestly, your best bet (though not the cheapest) would be to hire an electrician to drop in an outlet where you need it.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:28 pm to lsufan9193969700
Just get a power strip and plug both the fridge and microwave into it. Problem solved
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:29 pm to lsufan9193969700
Just get a thick one the length you need. This isn’t permanent, just make sure it doesn’t get too warm on 10-15 minute cook.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:29 pm to lsufan9193969700
Your premiums paid up?
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:31 pm to lsufan9193969700
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:32 pm to lsufan9193969700
Just get a regular cord and wrap the connection in electrical tape.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:33 pm to Gaston
quote:
Just get a thick one the length you need.
From your lips to God’s ears.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:33 pm to lsufan9193969700
That's a lot of power in a short time and you want to use an extension cord?
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:34 pm to lsufan9193969700
Mine has been plugged into a surge protector power strip, along with my coffee pot, for the 11 years I’ve lived in this house. Just get a properly rated short cord.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:39 pm to lsufan9193969700
Microwave uses less watts than a skill saw. I use any old extension cord with my skill saw. Microwave uses about the same watts as a hand held hair dryer. Use what you got.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 9:54 pm to lsufan9193969700
3 prong 20A cord is fine. A standard microwave is typically 1200W. 120VAC circuit would require 10A but factor in a pf of .8 and your looking at 12.5A of current in normal operation. Startup can add 5 more amps but you are still safely under 20 amps.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 10:20 pm to Majtj236
quote:
3 prong 20A cord is fine. A standard microwave is typically 1200W. 120VAC circuit would require 10A but factor in a pf of .8 and your looking at 12.5A of current in normal operation. Startup can add 5 more amps but you are still safely under 20 amps.
That is the kind of analysis that is needed!
Posted on 2/10/19 at 10:25 pm to Drop4Loss
Whats the reason for wanting a shorter cord?
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