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6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - WoodworkerTom - 09-10-2015
I just bought a Summit built in min refrigerator for my bar. The nearest outlet is about 3 ft farther than the cord will reach. Am I asking for trouble if I use a 3 prong 12 gauge 6 ft extension cord with the fridge?
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - Herb G - 09-10-2015
No.
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - arthropod98 - 09-10-2015
Herb G said:
No.
i'm with herb on this one.
we've had our kegerator on a 6' extension cord for years with no issues.
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - GHR - 09-10-2015
12 gauge seems very heavy for that.
But extension cords are made for that purpose.
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - Robert Adams - 09-10-2015
Those fridges pull very little current. Any of the typical kitchen appliances pull more than a little fridge.
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - daveferg - 09-10-2015
Easiest product to get are those short extension cords used for window air conditioners.
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - TDKPE - 09-10-2015
daveferg said:That's what I use for my diminutive garage refrigerator/freezer. Not because I needed the heavy gauge, but because it was short. And easy to get (since I already had it, and it's not good for much else).
Easiest product to get are those short extension cords used for window air conditioners.
No - really. 
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - WoodworkerTom - 09-10-2015
The AC cord is a great idea, did not even think about that. I agree 12 gauge would probably be overkill so 14/3 should be OK for my use. I just wanted to make sure I wont cause a fire or something in my house.
Thanks everyone
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - daveferg - 09-10-2015
Don't forget----electrical load/adequacy is not only about gauge, but about the length of the extension cord.
Re: 6 ft extension cord for mini refrigerator - Cooler - 09-11-2015
daveferg said:
Easiest product to get are those short extension cords used for window air conditioners.
That was my thought. But make sure you examine the plug ends. Some are wired for 220 volts and have that crosswise plug end.
http://www.hammondmfg.com/20Astplg.jpg
If you are not paying attention (like I was not paying attention) you will get home and discover that the plug does not fit.