extension cords

[Tony Hwang]

Hi, To isolate ground wire. I often do that when I am using my O'scope for certain measurement.

[rb]

Got into a box of extension cords today. Found an old outside 110 2 wire one. Is there any reason to keep this???

What can you do with 110v 2 wire extension cords?

[Ed Pawlowski]

Same thing that has been done with them for decades, extend cords. Especially useful for lights and double insulated tools. You can even use it inside the house.

[LouB]

LOL

[Joe]

That right thar is funny, I don't care who you are.

[Northe]

Use them for double-insulated electric tools and Christmas lights. The problem with some tools and lights, though is that they may have the one-blade-larger plugs that won't fit an older two-wire extension cord. I've noticed that some Christmas light strings have the wider blade, some don't.

Northe

[gfretwell]

If they are following the listing standard any string with a screw in socket will be polarized, two pin bulb strings don't have to be.

All that said, I suspect a lot of the U/L tags on offshore strings are bogus.

[E Z Peaces]

Troubleshooting electrical problems in vehicles. Clip it to the battery and you will have a known +12 or a known ground for your test light.

[HeyBub]

The new plugs will fit the older cords if you grind down the polarizing plug.

A Dremel tool works swell for this.

[David Nebenzahl]

On 9/11/2009 7:29 PM HeyBub spake thus:

So does an ordinary hand file. Voop voop--done.

[Ed Pawlowski]

Not that simple. You need a permit first, the work must be done by a licensed professional and you have to file a plan to dispose of the copper filings in a safe manner. Finished cord must be inspected by the same outfit that applies the mattress tags.

[The Daring Dufas]

Diagonal wire cutters are quicker.

TDD

[The Daring Dufas]

Sell them to your nearest mobster. They have many uses for them.

TDD

[Stormin Mormon]

Well, you can't put round peg into a square hole. So, I hope you can find a pair of round diags.