Current Events > Is it safe to use an extension cord to plug a freezer into a GFCI outlet

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littlebro07 02/18/22 1:37:22 PM #1:	Trying to rearrange my garage and theres one outlet, its a GFCI, and the chest freezer is currently plugged into it but I want to move it to another wall, only way to make that work is with an extension cord but idk if that would be fine I have one of those heavy duty outdoor cords if that changes the answer at all --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:962759099] in Is it safe... [t:79904770]...</cite> <quote>Trying to rearrange my garage and theres one outlet, its a GFCI, and the chest freezer is currently plugged into it but I want to move it to another wall, only way to make that work is with an extension cord but idk if that would be fine I have one of those heavy duty outdoor cords if that changes the answer at all </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 02/18/22 1:51:28 PM #2:	12/3? --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:962759423] in Is it safe... [t:79904770]...</cite> <quote>12/3? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Southernfatman 02/18/22 1:52:55 PM #3:	Should be. Just check on it from time to time in case it trips though it really shouldn't. --- http://i.imgur.com/hslUvRN.jpg When I sin I sin real good. <cite>Southernfatman posted [p:962759454] in Is it safe... [t:79904770]...</cite> <quote>Should be. Just check on it from time to time in case it trips though it really shouldn't. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Norman_Smiley 02/18/22 2:00:59 PM #4:	your extension cord needs to have the proper gauge for the distance and load. so long as that is proper, its fine to plug one into a GFCI. --- http://i.imgur.com/BVBQC.jpg The big wiggle equals ratings. <cite>Norman_Smiley posted [p:962759675] in Is it safe... [t:79904770]...</cite> <quote>your extension cord needs to have the proper gauge for the distance and load. so long as that is proper, its fine to plug one into a GFCI. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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