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   George Anthony   wrote:   
   >You will need that heavier extension depending on the length. I run one   
   >of my ACs on a 15amp circuit at home pretty often. However, at 90+ deg   
   >F, it will trip the breaker. If I really need AC on super hot days, I   
   >just run the generator .   
      
   Also, a long not-heavy-enough extension cord will have a voltage   
   drop.  My WatchDog sometimes trips due to the voltage hitting 104.   
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