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zxcvbob

wrote:
I posted awhile back about getting a dehumidifier for the apartment I
live in and discussed some of the pros and cons of that and the
possibility of getting an air conditioner.

Well, there is a small window in the bathroom that will accept a small
5000 BTU (1000w) air conditioning unit. I know this is very small but
my friend has a 5000 BTU unit which does a DECENT job of cooling his
studio apartment. It's not great, but better than nothing.

Problem is, on this 5000BTU Whirlpool unit I am thinking of putting in
the window. (it barely fits, but does fit.) ... there are all kinds of

warnings about NOT using an extension cord with this unit. They
mention about plugging it in within 4 feet of the unit etc....

Now, I know extension cords can have their issues, but do they make
extension cords that can handle the 1000 watt 13 amps that this unit
requires? Are they just erring on the side of safety by making the
blanket statement of NO EXTENSION CORDS! Kinda like a disclaimer sort
of thing.

Would I be able to SAFELY get and use an extension cord with this unit?

Something I could pick up at LOWES or HOME DEPOT.

Thanks

DAVID

They are just covering their rather large ass, so if you cut the
grounding pin off and plug it into a 20 foot 16 gauge zipcord extension
with frayed ends and your house burns down it's not their fault.

They are also concerned about the compressor not starting if there's too
much voltage drop in the cord.

Go to Lowes or HD and buy a 6' or 9' *appliance* extension cord. If
that's not long enough, buy the shortest 12 gauge extension cord that
will get the git r done.

And if you burn your house down, it's not my fault ;-)

Bob