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| bdunham7:
--- Quote from: IDEngineer on January 30, 2024, 11:01:11 pm ---Does anyone make really lightweight line cords? --- End quote --- You're not going to find IEC C13 cables with christmas-tree sized wires, but some versions are a lot lighter and flexible than others. Think of vacuum cleaner cords for example. I can't vouch for the flexibility of this cable, but it is the type of thing you are looking for. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5278 |
| bdunham7:
--- Quote from: Gyro on January 31, 2024, 05:12:25 pm ---The concept nay, requirement, that a downstream cable must be appropriately rated for the next upstream protective device is fundamental. If you don't understand that, then you're on the wrong forum. --- End quote --- Fundamental perhaps, but not a universal requirement. There are cases where the protective device is allowed to be downstream and the reasons are neither stupid nor ridiculous. The problem with fusing an extension cord is that you would need a very large slow-blow fuse for general purpose use. The fuses in christmas-tree lights are only viable because the exact load type and amount is known. |
| themadhippy:
--- Quote ---The problem with fusing an extension cord is that you would need a very large slow-blow fuse for general purpose use. --- End quote --- wouldnt call our bs1362 fuse either large or slow and theirs at least one in almost every standard uk extension lead |
| thm_w:
--- Quote from: IDEngineer on January 31, 2024, 07:02:48 pm --- --- Quote from: switchabl on January 31, 2024, 06:50:28 pm ---Using something more flexible than standard PVC here would make a pretty big difference though. Maybe someone does "premium" IEC cords with rubber/silicone/textile jackets. --- End quote --- I do have a couple of line cords with the "figure 8" (C7 two prong) or "mickey mouse" (C5 three prong) device-end connectors and those have quite thin and flexible cords. Just need to find the equivalent for C13. --- End quote --- I told you what to search for, did you bother to try? IEC C320, NEMA5-15P, 18AWG, SJ/SJE/etc. Maybe https://www.mouser.ca/ProductDetail/Volex/17002A-10-B1?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvXcJVS4l7FP47WUFSNTlbSI%252BgAL0mgzVU%3D --- Quote from: bdunham7 on January 31, 2024, 08:28:35 pm --- --- Quote from: IDEngineer on January 30, 2024, 11:01:11 pm ---Does anyone make really lightweight line cords? --- End quote --- You're not going to find IEC C13 cables with christmas-tree sized wires, but some versions are a lot lighter and flexible than others. Think of vacuum cleaner cords for example. I can't vouch for the flexibility of this cable, but it is the type of thing you are looking for. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5278 --- End quote --- This is worth a try for the price alone but SVT won't be quite as flexible as SJE/SJ, at least from the stuff I have here. |
| Siwastaja:
--- Quote from: IDEngineer on January 31, 2024, 05:29:02 pm ---...and yet society seems to leave it to the individual to insure that, at least with extension cords. How are line cords different? --- End quote --- This is where your brainfart occurred. You kinda assume the US extension cords are the usual way of business. In reality, in big picture, compared to extension cords everywhere else, or to most other wiring in the US, they are really a weird exception to otherwise very well functioning and safe system with no downsides and only upsides. Which is exactly why this remaining weird artifact should be fixed by legislation. But enjoy your house fires if you think they are such important part of your freedom. |
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