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What to do if you discovered a frayed cord on an electrical appliance?
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∙ 8y ago
An electrical extension cord is a temporary cord that is used for a temporary voltage supply, usually in a portable situation.Through wear and tear the cords will become unserviceable. This could be exposure to ultra violet light from sunlight, cuts from sharp objects on construction sited or heavy equipment driving over them and squashing the cords.These cords should be taken out of service and replaced with new ones. These cords can be custom made or purchased at a store.
On a construction site a cord has to be inspected every three months by a qualified trades person. If the cord passes, it is identified with a coloured tape and put back into service. All of the cords on the site must have the same colour identifier for that three month period.
Get a qualified person to inspect the matter.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoAn electrical extension cord is a temporary cord that is used for a temporary voltage supply, usually in a portable situation.Through wear and tear the cords will become unserviceable. This could be exposure to ultra violet light from sunlight, cuts from sharp objects on construction sited or heavy equipment driving over them and squashing the cords.These cords should be taken out of service and replaced with new ones. These cords can be custom made or purchased at a store.
On a construction site a cord has to be inspected every three months by a qualified trades person. If the cord passes, it is identified with a coloured tape and put back into service. All of the cords on the site must have the same colour identifier for that three month period.
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∙ 13y agoA frayed cord on an electrical appliance should be replaced before the appliance is used again.
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∙ 8y agoGet a qualified person to inspect the matter.
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∙ 11y agoReplace them
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∙ 13y agoreplace it
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What appliances use frayed or damaged electrical cords?
No appliances should be used with a frayed or damaged electrical cord.
What are some uses for an electrical cord?
Electrical cord is also refered to as power cord, line cord, and main cable. Electrical cord is mainly used to connect the appliance to the main electricity supply via wall socket.
What is an appliance cord?
An appliance cord is the power cord that must be plugged into an electric outlet before a small electric appliance such as a toaster, steam iron, hand mixer, or radio will work.
How do you tell the difference between an indoor electrical cord and an outdoor electrical cord?
A label.
What protection is offered by the cord grip in a plug?
The cord grip holds the power cord of the appliance firmly to the plug body. If this is loose or absent then the cord is reliant on the electrical terminals to hold it in place. The copper wire terminals are weak and can easily break. In the UK the 'Earth' wire, which protects the user from electric shock, is the last wire to fail if the power cord is accidentally tripped over.
What appliances use frayed or damaged electrical cords?
No appliances should be used with a frayed or damaged electrical cord.
Can a frayed electrical cord start fire?
Possible
What is the definition of power cord?
A cord to conduct power to an electrical appliance.
Can a iron start a home fire?
absolutely, with a frayed cord or an electrical short in the wire
Are electrical cord frayed or cracked?
They can be of they are old or have been abraded. If they are they should be replaced with new cords.
What are some uses for an electrical cord?
Electrical cord is also refered to as power cord, line cord, and main cable. Electrical cord is mainly used to connect the appliance to the main electricity supply via wall socket.
On a appliance cord what is the conductor and insulator?
On the power cord of an electrical appliance, the only conductor you can see is the two (or three) little prongs on the very end of the cord, that get plugged into the wall. Everything else you can see is insulating material. (If it ever becomes possible to see any conductor anywhere else in the cord, then the cord is damaged and dangerous, and must be replaced.)
What is an appliance cord?
An appliance cord is the power cord that must be plugged into an electric outlet before a small electric appliance such as a toaster, steam iron, hand mixer, or radio will work.
You should check electrical cords to make sure they are not what?
...worn to the point that bare copper wire is exposed, not frayed, not otherwise damaged. You could also check the temperature of the cord to make sure it isn't hot to the touch and make sure the plugs, sockets and connectors are not loose and the the connection points are undamaged. Often people cut off the third grounding prong in an appliance cord when they don't have the proper grounding outlet.
What would happen if someone touched a frayed cord?
they might die
What metal is there in an appliance cord?
Appliance cords are typically made of copper.
Why is the cord grip so important?
A cord grip stops unnecessary movement of an electrical cable. In a plug - it stops strain being put on the terminals, in an appliance - it stops the cable rubbing against the case.
