[Boatanchors] Power Cord size

[Bill Cromwell]

Jim Haynes said:


Well 2800 watts at 115V is 24 amps, so you need a 30 amp outlet to plug
it
in to and cordage good for 25 amps or more.  And the current might be 
higher with the line voltage actually being 125 or so.  So you really
need
10 gauge wire.  On a 30 amp breaker at the breaker panel, leading to a
30A outlet where you are going to plug it in.


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Hi Jim...
...John,

That is exactly what I came up with. Another posts suggests you can get
an extension cord with 10 gage wires and use that. You should also have
10 gage wire from the 30 Amp breaker to the 30 Amp outlet. Depending on
what is already present you might consider setting up your radio for 220
volt operation and installing a 220 volt line to your radio shack if you
don't already have one. It might cost you less AND be more efficient.

73,

Bill  KU8H