New Freezer. Extension Cord Use?

[Disoblige]

You got someone who isn't he sharpest knife in the drawer in the first place who confirms his decision to use an extension cord from anecdotal information that nothing went wrong.

Nice.

I'll get my EIT on this next week if this is still a problem. I charge 2011 EPC rates.

[bjstare]

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Even still, I bet it wouldn't be a problem.

Then you don’t understand how electricity works.

[MPowered]

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Just a small 5.1Cu one from Costco here https://www.costco.ca/danby-designer...100472464.html

FYI I just bought one of these from Costco last week for $149. I think they still have them stocked. You should be able to get a credit for what you paid.

[arcticcat522]

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Then you don’t understand how electricity works.

Yes, yes I do. You can work out what the volt drop is if you would like. Let me know what the fla of the motor is and what the operating voltage range is. I'm fairly confident this " worst case" wouldnt cause an issue.

[dj_rice]

In the garage she goes. Thanks all! Easiest solution

[Disoblige]

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Yes, yes I do. You can work out what the volt drop is if you would like. Let me know what the fla of the motor is and what the operating voltage range is. I'm fairly confident this " worst case" wouldnt cause an issue.

Doesn't matter what range the appliance is unless it is less than 5%

[ianmcc]

You realize that for the price of a good 15a 50 foot extension cord you could pick up some 14/2 wire, a utility box and a duplex receptacle and run a line to wherever you want a new outlet to be.
Would still need a spade bit and some staples (hopefully you have a pair of good Kleins and standard hand tools) and just add it in line with the outlet located by the panel. Or remove the receptacle and re-use the box and outlet at the end of the line and install a junction box and cover in place of the current outlet thus keeping it a dedicated outlet.
The time to do things is now since the basement is unfinished. And it is easily removed down the road if necessary.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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You realize that for the price of a good 15a 50 foot extension cord you could pick up some 14/2 wire, a utility box and a duplex receptacle and run a line to wherever you want a new outlet to be.
Would still need a spade bit and some staples (hopefully you have a pair of good Kleins and standard hand tools) and just add it in line with the outlet located by the panel. Or remove the receptacle and re-use the box and outlet at the end of the line and install a junction box and cover in place of the current outlet thus keeping it a dedicated outlet.
The time to do things is now since the basement is unfinished. And it is easily removed down the road if necessary.

Will the spade bit help him have the studs that aren't there?

[dj_rice]

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You realize that for the price of a good 15a 50 foot extension cord you could pick up some 14/2 wire, a utility box and a duplex receptacle and run a line to wherever you want a new outlet to be.
Would still need a spade bit and some staples (hopefully you have a pair of good Kleins and standard hand tools) and just add it in line with the outlet located by the panel. Or remove the receptacle and re-use the box and outlet at the end of the line and install a junction box and cover in place of the current outlet thus keeping it a dedicated outlet.
The time to do things is now since the basement is unfinished. And it is easily removed down the road if necessary.

I updated my first post to reflect that my basement has no framing. Just concrete bare walls. The only reason theres an outlet by the stairs is theres a metal aluminum stud there added in to mount the outlet I guess.

[SKR]

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You realize that for the price of a good 15a 50 foot extension cord you could pick up some 14/2 wire, a utility box and a duplex receptacle and run a line to wherever you want a new outlet to be.
Would still need a spade bit and some staples (hopefully you have a pair of good Kleins and standard hand tools) and just add it in line with the outlet located by the panel. Or remove the receptacle and re-use the box and outlet at the end of the line and install a junction box and cover in place of the current outlet thus keeping it a dedicated outlet.
The time to do things is now since the basement is unfinished. And it is easily removed down the road if necessary.

Also for the price of a house with outlets in the wrong spot, you can buy a house with outlets in the right spot.

[arcticcat522]

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I updated my first post to reflect that my basement has no framing. Just concrete bare walls. The only reason theres an outlet by the stairs is theres a metal aluminum stud there added in to mount the outlet I guess.

From the panel, got up to the floor joists, over to where you want and drop it down if you don't want to use an extention cord.

[The_Rural_Juror]

So simple. Move the stud closer.

[sabad66]

Might as well just go ahead and frame the basement.

[ExtraSlow]

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Might as well just go ahead and frame the basement.

I think he should just move.

[killramos]

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I think he should just move.

Does Aspen have outlets in the right place?

Asking for SKR

[Tik-Tok]

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Does Aspen have outlets in the right place?

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Aspen houses don't have unfinished basments.

[SKR]

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Does Aspen have outlets in the right place?

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Aspen has everything in the right place.

I knew a girl named Aspen once. She had everything in the right place too. I got caught looking at her and her friends with a pair of binoculars. That was a bad day. True story.

[dj_rice]

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I think he should just move.

This is Beyond now. A group of oldies derailing threads

[mr2mike]

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Aspen houses don't have unfinished basments.

I hear in Aspen, the studs are on 8" centers.

[killramos]

Studs? I heard the frames are pure timber.

Must be the poor part of Aspen.