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[Channa]

Sometimes people doubt the merits of fully extending ehu cables and dismiss the fact they can generate heat and worse ..make your own minds up



Channa

 

[Fletch6]

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[frankrose]

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Uncoiling the cable is very good pratice,however the heat generated ( resistance) still can acure due to length of cable and even the connection point on site , a number sites daisy chain there electrical points which can increase the volt drop and increase the resistance, I have been on a number of site that go below the 10% allowance, in Portugal regular 192 volts particular in the morning or evening when the system is under pressure.

 

[torwood]

Yep - Good clear example - see also Electric Cable Reel Alert - Health and Safety Authority

Sometimes people doubt the merits of fully extending ehu cables and dismiss the fact they can generate heat and worse ..make your own minds up

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Channa

 

[winks]

A picture paints a thousand words ...

Cheers

H

 

[oppy]

Andy, great to hear from you again and your picture should quieten the odd sceptic in our midst. I've had the 'van plugged in during this cold snap and experienced the same phenomenon.
Cheers mate

 

[jagmanx]

Always Uncoil

Simple enough.
No electric motor/inductance effect
More opportunity for the heat to dissipate.
Easier to "Recoil" without twisting when you leave.

 

[trevskoda]

Yes and for those who want to charge big batterys shunting high amps through thin wire beware.:scared:
Head down now,incoming.

 

[installer]

Yes and for those who want to charge big batterys shunting high amps through thin wire beware.:scared:
Head down now,incoming.

Well said! the thread you allude to contains dangerous advice and pure bull****

 

[maingate]

Sometimes people doubt the merits of fully extending ehu cables and dismiss the fact they can generate heat and worse ..make your own minds up

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Channa

I always leave mine tightly coiled .... but leave it in a puddle to ensure it does not overheat.

I bet you dumb lot never thought of that. :rabbit:

 

[Full Member]

I always leave mine tightly coiled .... but leave it in a puddle to ensure it does not overheat.

I bet you dumb lot never thought of that. :rabbit:

Leaving your EHU cable in a puddle could be a tad dangerous, maingate.
It would be far safer to loop the tightly wound cable reel in through a window and keep it in the 'fridge in order to keep it from overheating.

Colin

 

[harrow]

Better to use the cable as a washing line to dry your socks

:cheers:

 

[wildebus]

I always leave mine tightly coiled .... but leave it in a puddle to ensure it does not overheat.

I bet you dumb lot never thought of that. :rabbit:

That is just dumb!!!:mad1:





Drop the coil in a bucket of water to pre-heat for the washing up. Now THAT is smart :cool1:
Edit: I saw charlie has the right idea already

 

[trevskoda]

Better to use the cable as a washing line to dry your socks

:cheers:

Or a whip for some night time fun.:shag::scared:

 

[malagaoth]

I dont know why people waste money on tank heaters - my top tip is to place your tightly wound hook up cable below the tanks, the colder the weather the warmer the cable gets a perfect solution!