I purchased an

. Also known as Sunpentown manufacturer.

The power consumption is listed as 720W/6.9A.

The starting current is listed as 33A.

I am trying to decide if I can use an extension cord with this unit, and, if so, what would be the specs on it. The 33A is not a typo on my part. I can't believe it is this high, although it is very hard to find starting current on any specs for any type of unit.

Why doesn't it burn up the wires in the wall?

Thanks. Jeff

 

Because that is the starting current. It doesn't stay that high for long.

 

Not unusual for motor driven equipment to have that level of starting current. If you use too lite of an extension cord it might have trouble starting. Use the shortest and largest AWG cord available to avoid problems caused by high resistance.

 

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