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Mar-29-2019 03:53 AM
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Mar-31-2019 10:36 AM
CA Traveler wrote:I did read all the posts, and no where has anyone suggested leaving the power on while messing with the cords. In fact several have reminded people to make sure the power is disconnected. So I'm wasn't sure what the "...but to each his own." statement was referring to.fj12ryder wrote:Read the posts in this thread related to safety suggesting using gloves and perspiration to avoid coming in contact with power. Not to mention the posts about using a screwdriver to separate the plugs as sooner or later this will occur with the power on.CA Traveler wrote:I'm not sure what that has to do with anything being discussed, but I imagine most people do. At least if they're equipped with much thinking power.
Well I never plug or unplug with the power on but to each his own.
Judging from pedestals I've used most do turn off the power before disconnecting but some don't.
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Mar-31-2019 07:52 AM
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Mar-31-2019 07:32 AM
fj12ryder wrote:Read the posts in this thread related to safety suggesting using gloves and perspiration to avoid coming in contact with power. Not to mention the posts about using a screwdriver to separate the plugs as sooner or later this will occur with the power on.CA Traveler wrote:I'm not sure what that has to do with anything being discussed, but I imagine most people do. At least if they're equipped with much thinking power.
Well I never plug or unplug with the power on but to each his own.
Judging from pedestals I've used most do turn off the power before disconnecting but some don't.
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Mar-30-2019 07:43 PM
CA Traveler wrote:I'm not sure what that has to do with anything being discussed, but I imagine most people do. At least if they're equipped with much thinking power.
Well I never plug or unplug with the power on but to each his own.
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Mar-30-2019 06:32 PM
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Mar-30-2019 06:28 PM
However they are about $10 each and now I use those bucks towards a plug with a handle.
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Mar-29-2019 08:13 PM
philh wrote:Yeah, that was my fear. 🙂fj12ryder wrote:
it's scary thinking about what can happen if you unthinkingly use the screwdriver before unplugging from power. I've used a screwdriver when my plugs semi-welded themselves together when my EMS gave up the ghost and shorted out. But the idea made me very nervous even though I knew it was unplugged at both ends.
Loud noise, bright flash 🙂
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Mar-29-2019 05:55 PM
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Mar-29-2019 05:20 PM
fj12ryder wrote:
it's scary thinking about what can happen if you unthinkingly use the screwdriver before unplugging from power. I've used a screwdriver when my plugs semi-welded themselves together when my EMS gave up the ghost and shorted out. But the idea made me very nervous even though I knew it was unplugged at both ends.
Loud noise, bright flash 🙂
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Mar-29-2019 04:29 PM
I use anticorrosion grease for making joints with aluminum wire.
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Mar-29-2019 12:05 PM
Pipeman wrote:That only puts you 3 years older than me. LOL I was going to recommend the screwdriver usage too, but it's scary thinking about what can happen if you unthinkingly use the screwdriver before unplugging from power. I've used a screwdriver when my plugs semi-welded themselves together when my EMS gave up the ghost and shorted out. But the idea made me very nervous even though I knew it was unplugged at both ends.fj12ryder wrote:
Maybe some dilectric grease on the prongs, but you really want the connection tight. If it's loose you run the risk of arcing and resistance heat buildup and possible plug failure, i.e. melting.
So time to hit the gym and build up those pecs. 🙂
fj12ryder, I'm an old guy, more mature(73) but not weak. I have old mans' skin and it isn't pretty when wearìng a muscle shirt.:B I was still pushing weights but my shoulder screwed up and I'm awaiting an MRI. I guess a screw driver with hydro( a Canadian thing) shut off. Mex, I`m going to check on the dielectric grease when I finish up here. I don`t have handles so that's out. Thanks everybody...maybe I`ll hire a young guy to pull them apart.:R Stay safe all. Bob
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Mar-29-2019 12:05 PM
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Mar-29-2019 11:31 AM
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
I hope this did not ruin your day 🙂
Only because you are rambling on and on about something different than the actual subject.
Which is about par for the course, unfortunately.
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Mar-29-2019 10:22 AM
Worth a trip to the outfitting dock where the Kelley II was tied The Delco 50MT starters were in series on the V16 x 92 detroit engines. 680 amperes in series. I pulled 4 cables off one battery bank. Regreased the flag terminals and reconnected them. I started the starboard engine five times. Good thing Bruce Abernathy was holding the 8 hundred dollar bills -- the guy was going to mealy mouth welsch on the bet.
Looking under Lockheed and Boeing approved 'essential' products. You'll find OILY, CAIG DeOxit D100 and the blue preservative liquids. The USN specifies the Caig products for carrier combat aircraft. Radios, power circuits, whatever. So does Intel and other OEM.
Have a USB antenna amplification unit. Use CAIG plug it back in and see the dramatic signal strength improvement.
Dogma is a powerful force. But denying reality is hazardous. This question can be best settled by an individual -- try it and see for ones self. Coat the prongs on a 50 amp shore power cord or 550 amp engine starter circuit. Then years later marvel at why the contacts are not corroded but function perfectly.
The results are 'What Is' not what they're 'supposed to be'.
Neat part is the 'test' can be performed at home. This would be a B.S. exploder.
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On microamp circuits I heartily recommend the CAIG products. Oily as can be.
I hope this did not ruin your day 🙂