Extension Cord Ends??

[grissom]

I amhaving issues with the extension cords that have the clear lighted ends. I had purchased (2) 12ga x 10' cords to use with a portable a/c. With one cord the female end gets hot so I swapped it with the other and it did not

Are there quality issues with the lighted cord vs the cords with the moulded ends?

 

[racecougar]

If both are the same model, yet one reaches significantly higher temps that the other when experiencing the same load, I'd say you have your answer.

 

[Jinks]

Heat is caused by resistance. One of your cords may have less contact with the plug than the other. Test how easily the plug inserts & removes to see if there is a difference. If one is slightly looser apply a "slight" twist to the prongs on the plug for a tighter contact. If that doesn't help cut the end off & replace it.

 

[alfredeneuman]

I had 2-50' cords with the lighted ends, yellow in color.
Both were limp and had soft outer insulation that would rip easily
Within 6 months both failed at the female connectors.

 

[nadogail]

Cord ends come in three classes, they are Cheap & Crappy, "good" and " top of the line". For Commercial use don't buy the cheap stuff.

 

[grissom]

The 12ga cords that I bought were from Grainger

I am wondering if there are quality issues between the clear lighted end and the "normal" traditional moulded ones

I purchased the black 10ga cord because it shows the moulded ends but when it arrived it was just like the other colors with the lighted ends https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NFHZPXP/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Mzungu]

I've never really seen the use for the lighted ends, other than on a block heater cord in the frozen north when its pitch black outside and you're trying to find the end so you can (un)plug in your vehicle. Any other cord I have with them I eventually cut them off and replace it with a good Hubbell or equivalent cord end.

 

[82355]

Lets you know you have power.

Martin

 

[mike93lx]

I have three US wire and cable 12/3 cords with lighted ends. Two 100's and a 25', all have been in use for quite a while with no issues.

The lighted end wasn't a selling point, but it has posed no problems, including running the two 100's together to use tools like a Corded chainsaw.

Maybe you just got some bad ones or they are worn out. I can't see why a lighted end would inherently pose an issue unless the led itself is getting warm

 

[Mzungu]

Lets you know you have power.

Martin

I guess we would be lost without it.

 

[walta]

I know you don’t want to hear it but the correct answer is to install a code compliant outlet close enough to the AC that no extension cord is needed.

Just to be clear it is a code violation to use an extension cord on a regular basis.

I am glad you noticed the faulty cord before your house burned down.



Walta

 

[grissom]

I know you don’t want to hear it but the correct answer is to install a code compliant outlet close enough to the AC that no extension cord is needed.

Just to be clear it is a code violation to use an extension cord on a regular basis.

I am glad you noticed the faulty cord before your house burned down.



Walta

Me too