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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Cite a reference stating a coiled cord is a fire hazard. "I heard" is not a valid reference.
I did, I posted my personal test and findings,, Though due to the limited current drawn in my test there was no fire, The cord was too hot to handle comfortably and had we been loading it down the way it's designed to load a fire would have resulted.
Also if you look at wire size charts, some of the better ones give the ratings for free air, in wall and in coils.
