A question on rolled shore power cords
Good morning all, So I've read many stories and posts about the dangers of having your shore power cord rolled up when plugged in. I've even heard that a regular extension cord rolled up when in ...
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A cord does not heat up because it is coiled. It does heat up from damage or when you draw more current that it is rated for. A bad connection will over load it.
My cord is on an electric reel and is always tightly rolled when in use. By the way, it is also U.L approved to be used that way and that would not happen if it were a fire hazard.
Never heard of a RV bursting into flames because they coiled a power cord.
My cord is on an electric reel and is always tightly rolled when in use. By the way, it is also U.L approved to be used that way and that would not happen if it were a fire hazard.
Never heard of a RV bursting into flames because they coiled a power cord.
