• Rustmilian@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Watts = Volts * Amps. So, if the circuit that the outlet is on is not rated for enough current, it will either trip the breaker or potentially start an electrical fire.

    The outlets are installed per-code by licensed professionals, there’s nothing to worry about. You can’t install them yourself without breaking the law, unless you happen to be a licensed professional.

    And for the 240V extension cord…really?.. Is that thing rated for consistent usage at >3kW and potential water exposure? If it’s not, that’s just asking for a house fire.

    The extension cords I linked are perfectly safe and manufactured to deal with 24/7 use & potential water exposure.
    In fact there probably overkill. They’re capable of 3.60kW(240 × 15 amp = 3600watts).
    Just look at the company making them 😆 https://milehydro.com/
    Just don’t use them outside and you’ll be fine.

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      9 months ago

      You’ve got it! Good catch on that extension. 20% over is probably safe, if the manufacturer rated it with enough headroom.

      The outlets are installed per-code by licensed professionals, there’s nothing to worry about. You can’t install them yourself without breaking the law, unless you happen to be a licensed professional.

      Yup. With good reason. I DO actually want to get a 240V installed specifically for this purpose myself. Just too pricy to justify/afford at the moment between permit and electrician costs. I’d wager that the cost is well outside of the realm of affordable for a good portion of people, especially those who are not licensed electricians or able to buy a home.

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        9 months ago

        Yeah getting new ones installed is costly, but most homes & apartments should have at least one and these 25ft extension cords are likely more than enough as a substitute unless you get really unlucky where the only one is in the basement which would really suck.