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    Posted: 20 Jul 2017 at 6:22am
Charlie,

Absolutely agree with you, wasn't thinking.
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Originally posted by mcarter

Henry,

.......................... So a good 14GA cord not a 100" long would be recommended. ......

Unless I'm missing something, Mike, I wouldn't recommend a 14GA extension of any length for an A/C.
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Henry,

Simply put, the gauge of your extension cord and the length could adversely effect your performance. So a good 14GA cord not a 100" long would be recommended. The shorter the better. Liken it to a garden hose. A hundred foot hose, with a 1/4" diameter, will not supply the water a 25' hose, 1/2" diameter does. Makes sense.
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So let me get this straight. Because I know zero about electricity. The potential problem in hooking up your R-pod to the garage outlet is not in the power, which is 120v like all house outlets, but the problem could develop with a less than adequate cord. Right?
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Thanks Charlie, I measured it when I got home and it's 120. Advice much appreciated!
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If you haven't already plugged into the outlet by the pool, DON'T. Your comment on two 20A breakers suggests the pump is 240V. IF THIS IS TRUE you may fry the camper. It is possible to wire a standard 120V receptacle to a 120/240 line but it must be done properly. First, measure the voltage at the receptacle with a voltmeter. It must read 120V, not 240V. Next, find the cable leading from the garage to the pool site. It should be 12 AWG three conductor w/gnd for a total of 4 wires. If it's only two conductors w/gnd (total three wires), it's not capable of providing correct 120/240 service. If, however, there is only one 20A breaker the pump is probably 120V and the outlet should be just fine. Err toward caution and don't hurt yourself or the camper. 
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I have a pool out back, and where the pump is there is also an outlet (traced back to 2 20A fuses in the garage box).  Since I'm in Dallas, I leave the camper hooked up and don't let the interior get above 85 if I'm only a few weeks between trips.  I'm using the 30A cord & surge protection also - does anyone foresee any problems?
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henryv, most household outlets are 15 amp, except in the kitchen where they are usually 20 amp.  Either is fine to run the A/C as long as you use a heavy-duty cord to attach to the pod.

Charlie, I agree, as I've detailed in the past the dealer I bought my pod from was worse than useless on two different technical issues.  
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techntrek: what is a regular house outlet, 15 or 20 amp? So I can use my 30 amp cord with adapter to the house outlet without fear of burning up my AC? That's not what the owner of the RV place said.
CharlieM: Can you recommend a good under/over surge protector?
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