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If it is a molded plug (cap) end and it is getting hot then there is a loose connection inside the cap. There is no way to repair it except by getting rid of it. Cut the cap off and replace is with a new one. There are different kinds at DIY stores. Just make sure that the one that you buy has the right amount of terminal points as the iron's cord has. If the iron's cord has three wires, black white and green then buy a cap with three blades. Don't cut off the green wire on the cord and replace the cap with a two blade unit, the green wire is there to keep you safe.
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Is the wide prong on an electrical plug connected to the black wire?
No, the wide prong is neutral it is the white wire. The narrow prong is hot it is the black wire. The round prong (in a 3 wire plug) is safety ground it is the green wire.
What does it mean to have a hot electric appliance plug?
In the electrical trade it has taken on the meaning that a circuit has been energized. e.g. Is the circuit for the appliance plugs hot?The above answer correctly addresses the normal trade interpretation of the question. But if the question was asked by a non-member of the electrical trade and is asking what it means if an appliance's plug is literally "hot" in the sense of having a hot temperature or "feeling hot to the touch", it means that the wires have become loose in the terminals inside the plug and are getting hot because of the resulting high resistance. If they are not tightened up urgently the plug and its wiring could easily catch on fire because the circuit breaker protecting the circuit may not trip to cut off the current. It may not trip because its rated tripping current may never be reached even though the plug and its flex are burning... So, if no-one is there to switch off the current and remove the plug from its socket outlet when its starts to give off smoke and a bad smell, that is the exact cause of many bad house fires every year! So at least get those wires tightened up or, better, get that old plug and its flex replaced by new ones! As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed. Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
If you wire a plug in reverse by mistke with the hot lead on the thick side of the polarized plug will it cause a problem?
Yes it can. The plug and socket are polarized to be sure that the hot and neutral are not reversed.
Can a hot neutral reverse plug cause a fire?
A reversal of the hot and neutral wires in a wall outlet may not cause a fire, since there is no electrical connection between them. There is a potential for a fire when a device, equipped with a three prong plug, is inserted into this improperly wired outlet. The use of outlet status plugs with luminous indicators help identify improperly wired outlets.
What can you do to iron wool to physically change it?
You could iron wool with a hot-enough iron to set it on fire.
What is hot plug as far as electrical fitting is concerned?
"Hot plug" could be an energized plug, or plug-end with short to outside (where you would grip), or plug on device that has no 'on/off' switch.
In an IEC-320 plug which wire carries electrical voltage?
the hot wire carries the electrical voltage
How can you identify iron?
An iron is usually very hot and has a cable leading to a plug Write your name on the side of it.
What are some problems with electrical appliances?
There can sometimes be problems with the electrical plug. The cord can become too hot and melt. Occasionally electrical products have a burning smell and they should immediately be unplugged if this happens.
How do hot plate work?
Hot plates work when u plug in the cord into the electrical output. Or if u have the new $1,000 hot plate that gets hot without having to plug in the wall just turn up the knob.
How can we feel the heat when we keep our hands close to an electric iron?
The electrical element inside the iron - causes the sole-plate to get hot. The heat warms the air close to the surface of the metal - and that heat radiates outward.
Can you scratch cast iron?
You can paint about anything. Depending on the temperature the iron is getting will say what type of paint you need. (there is special paint for engines) if the iron is going to get extremely hot, you might not find a sutable paint.
Is the wide prong on an electrical plug connected to the black wire?
No, the wide prong is neutral it is the white wire. The narrow prong is hot it is the black wire. The round prong (in a 3 wire plug) is safety ground it is the green wire.
Who is hot first iron or copper?
iron
How hot can a soldering iron get?
Hot enough to melt solder onto electrical connections, and the skin off your finger. Euan Russells answer: it can reach approximately 250 degrees, that is hot enough to burn your finger and possibly even leave a scar, so be careful and watch out!
How do electric irons work?
Irons are rather simple in how they work. They work like an electric heater. They have a heating element made out of a metal alloy that gets hot when electricity is applied. Wired in series with the heating element is a thermostat. The thermostat is made of two electrical contacts that are designed to bend away from each other as the iron gets hot. The knob turns a screw which control how hard the contacts must bend to separate and break the electrical connection. The higher the thermostat is turned, the hotter the iron must get before the electrical contacts separate. Then when the iron starts to cool, the contacts make connection again, thus keeping the iron steadily at the desired temperature.
What does hot rolled and cold worked mean?
hot rolled is a process in which iron alloy heated above recrystallisation temperature to induce desired mechanical , electrical properties like hardness ,toughness , tensile strength, etc..,some hot rolled process are.extruding.,annealing
