rudnicke Premium Member join:2004-10-23 Rantoul, IL |
rudnicke
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2014-Mar-19 10:01 am
Washing a cordCan you wash an extension cord in a washing machine? |
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davidgGood Bye My Friend MVM join:2002-06-15 00000 |
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2014-Mar-19 10:31 am
why would you? just take a wet rag and wipe it down. |
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Kilroy MVM join:2002-11-21 Saint Paul, MN |
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Probably, but I wouldn't. I'd wipe it down with Lysol Wipes |
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Dont do that.. you'll be getting the contacts wet and then they'll start to corrode.. Corroding contacts cause heat. Heat causes fires.
You simply need to wipe down the outside of the cord with a damp rag/wipe. That is all. |
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Is it in use? If so, then no! I don't see why not. Fill the washer, dip the cord in it and wipe it off! A sink may work better though. |
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Why and NO, beside you can't wash it that way, wipe it with a rag. |
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rudnicke Premium Member join:2004-10-23 Rantoul, IL |
rudnicke
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2014-Mar-19 11:13 pm
My 6yr old was helping me put away a few extension cords, and he asked me why don't I just put them in the washing machine. I had no answer for him. Figured I'd ask the guru's on this site.
Thanks for all the input. |
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No. In addition to the water corroding the contacts and wire connections to the contacts, the mechanical agitation can break the wire strands inside it causing weak/thin spots which can overheat, and if it gets pinched between the agitator and the drum the outer insulation can get damaged.
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jack bGone Fishing MVM join:2000-09-08 Cape Cod
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Make sure both ends are unplugged or else the spin cycle gets interesting. |
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As others have pointed out, damage to the connector area. Also damage to the washing machine tub from connector impacts. Very bad idea. A good hand wiping down allows close inspection of the cord for damage. |
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Anon
2014-Mar-20 11:01 am
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no. water and detergent will get into and stay on the male and female contacts, causing oxidation, which, as others have mentioned, can cause bad contact when put back into use, which leads to heat at the male and female plugs, which can cause melted plugs and fires.
if the contacts are already oxidized, you can clean them with sandpaper, wire brush, or emery board, to make them shiny again and best conducting.
also, though, if the cord is greasy or very dirty, wd40 or similar solvent, in a wiping rag, will get rid of the severe deposits. alcohol works less well, takes longer. |
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John Galt6Forward, March Premium Member join:2004-09-30 Happy Camp
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So, you'll be back here asking more questions when he's seven, right? |
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rudnicke Premium Member join:2004-10-23 Rantoul, IL
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rudnicke
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2014-Mar-20 6:26 pm
Yes. I can't keep up with is curiousity. |
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2014-Mar-20 7:44 pm
On the plus side it only lasts until about 13, then he'll know it all. |
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2014-Mar-20 7:48 pm
said by Kilroy:On the plus side it only lasts until about 13, then he'll know it all. Haha, yes. And that persists until the 2nd year of marriage. Then he's always wrong. |
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signmeuptoo94Bless you Howie Premium Member join:2001-11-22 NanoParticle |
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In electronics manufacturing, in such places as fabs, we use purified de-i water to wash electronics, but we dry things thoroughly afterwards. You have to watch out for electronics that would pool water, such as some capacitors and heat sinks. Using dry, warm air is necessary to dry the stuff immidiatly. The problem with cords is the plugs can fill with water that doesn't dry out , or the cable sheething gets wet inside. |
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Yes.. And pure water is used 'cause pure water doesnt conduct electricity and has nothing that would cause corrosion (other than oxygen, which is why you still dry it.) |
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said by rudnicke:My 6yr old was helping me put away a few extension cords, and he asked me why don't I just put them in the washing machine. I had no answer for him. Figured I'd ask the guru's on this site.
Thanks for all the input. Never trust a 6 year old for electrical advice. |
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