rumdidlydum wrote:Dry solder joint causing resistance then burning the wire out? :-B
How many watts is the element?
Using a under sized extension cord for long periods could do the same thing :think:
Bet you he wired it up without getting it checked too :violence-smack:
Aussiedownunder01 wrote:Yes they do a few years ago a mate called bring around your arc welder I have a small welding job on the carport
Backed in he said I will pass the cord out the window
Got the job 1/2 done and his wife came running out theres a fire in the kitchen
He had just 1/2 unrolled the lead and left the rest on the kitchen sink
coffe addict wrote:The only difference between 10and 15 amp plugs is the earth lug. It can be ground back to the same size as a 10amp if it's only going to be used for 10amp loads. Works great at lowering the temp of the cord.
Carbonator wrote:This still was purchased from a respected HB shop in QLD - not respected by me though!
coffe addict wrote:Sam using a 15amp cord on a 10amp circuit can't possibly burn a house down.
As hilzabilly's electrician friend recommended by putting ten amp plugs onto a 15amp cord you have an additional safety barrier not the other way around
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