Comments on: Does a high-voltage appliance plugged into an lower-voltage extension cord cause it to draw more electricity?

By: len b

len b — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:18:59 +0000

No. It uses less but doesn't work as efficiently. It is very good and important that you are getting a new cord. Good for you.
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rashirley — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:57:59 +0000

Two Words. FIRE HAZARD!
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rwa000 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:28:59 +0000

yes it causes heat which draws more amperage and can cause a fire pretty quick
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daorangejello — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:07:59 +0000

YES

I don’t understand the thumbs down for bare b and starlet, ,someone explain this for me..

My power company sells me electricity in kilowatt hours,, not volts

Yes the hotter the wire, the more it is going to cost,, ,and more amps in the wire makes it hotter

Something to do with ohms law and resistance

Bare b had the first correct answer,,he should get the 10
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Daniel S — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:36:59 +0000

no, the current stays the same regargless of what size the wire is
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electrician