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Originally Posted by yash101
In this case, wouldn't you step it up to 120/240 volts at the generator/battery/etc, and use the high voltage instead of the low voltage? Also, wouldn't you need gauge 6 wire or so, for the current traveling at 120volts?
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No. Most wiring in your house is (probably) 14 gauge. Your microwave is probably 12 gauge. Wire gauge has a lot more to do with current than voltage.