dehumidifier question.

ilikefreethings

recently bought a dehumidifier and want to know why the instructions say not to plug into an extension lead.

anyone tell me why?

shammyjack

Is it a high wattage unit ! If so it will be to avoid voltage drop and overheating of the cable on a lightweight and long extension lead . Also it probably requires an earth connection and a lot of extensions designed for double insulated power tools etc only have 2 cores, live and neutral.

shammy

ilikefreethings

thanks for reply.

intructions say - power supply 220 - 240 v / 50 Hz
power consumption 235w

if that means anything to you

TimBuckTeeth

The power consumption does not seem that high.
One reason might be because of the water tank in the dehumidifier. It is not a good idea to have a trailing mains socket on the floor in case the dehumidifier is knocked and water spilt.

I wish 'do not' instructions would have a 'why', then an informed decision could be made.

OddjobKIA

as de-hunidifeires are left on for a few hours at a time some longer extension leads will have been left in a coil and the heat generated could be intresting..