HappyWanderer
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It's simple math. As voltage drops, current will increase if the load remains constant. For example, a 200 watt load at 13.8 volts is 14.5 amps. The same load at 12.5 volts is 16 amps. Voltage drop due to a long or undersized power cord will make the problem worse.