Mark Wells asks:

I wondered about that. Is there a reason that 20 amp outlets and plugs
aren't more common?

Mark

"Greg" wrote in message
...
Most of the problems with extension cords is in the plugs, not the cord.
25' of #14 under full load for a piece of equipment with a 5-15 plug (12a)
drops about 1.8v. Bump that up to #12 and you drop 1.18v

Cable costs more, is harder (slightly, but harder) to wire to receptacles and
switches.

Charlie Self
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respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind." George Orwell