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Originally Posted by Buhdtyme  so if my extension cord and power bar are rated for 15 amps. Thats 120 x 15. they can handle 1800 watts less 20% to be safe. Or is that 15 amps they advertise safe to run at 1800 watts. |
I think a 20% reduction in its use is a wise precaution. That would still leave with a touch over 1400 watts, which is a lot of power! I always like to be on the safe side. Fire scares the shit outta me...
What our friend above was talking about though was 20% less power for a breaker not a cord, just so you know. But like I said, I prefer to be cautious.