Actually (and I’m not sure if someone else pointed it out yet) technically the outlets shown in this video are 15A rated outlets. If they were 20A rated outlets they’d have an horizontal slot on the left side in addition to the two slots and ground. Even so, the breaker on that circuit and wiring between the outlet and panel would also have to be rated for 20A or you’ll end up having more than just a melted extension cord plug, like a a fire. In short, toss the pressure washer and get something safer that’ll not start a fire.
From what I’m seeing from the video, you actually seem to have had a much bigger issue then just an amperage issue for an undersized wire. At 0:23 the pins on the pressure washer plug are damaged which could lead to poor conductivity and a higher electrical resistance which generates heat and fire. At 0:41 and 3:01 the male plug is missing the grounding pin and because of that it’s plugged in upside down so the common and neutral blades are going into the wrong slots of the female plug, thus creating a short.
If possible I'd rewire the motor on that pressure washer for 240v operation. Cuts the amp draw in half. Good idea plugging heavy draw items directly into outlets. I have a belt drive 120v air compressor that actually says in the manual not to use it with extension cords, but use a longer air hose if needed.
It is frustrating when the cord won’t reach. Seems like it’s always a distance away. If you feel heat on the extension cords that’s when you want to get a bigger one. You would think they would put bigger cords on theAir conditioning units
Even thick guage extension cords can get hot at the connectors. It's not that the main wires can't handle the current, it's that they are not made well within the plastic connectors. You can't buy your own connector replacement and problem solved.
Actually (and I’m not sure if someone else pointed it out yet) technically the outlets shown in this video are 15A rated outlets. If they were 20A rated outlets they’d have an horizontal slot on the left side in addition to the two slots and ground. Even so, the breaker on that circuit and wiring between the outlet and panel would also have to be rated for 20A or you’ll end up having more than just a melted extension cord plug, like a a fire. In short, toss the pressure washer and get something safer that’ll not start a fire.
Now I know after I found out that my cable is not working and burned, thanks to the lord for not allowing unwanted fire to happen.
Great video, thanks...enjoyed your shared knowledge!
From what I’m seeing from the video, you actually seem to have had a much bigger issue then just an amperage issue for an undersized wire. At 0:23 the pins on the pressure washer plug are damaged which could lead to poor conductivity and a higher electrical resistance which generates heat and fire. At 0:41 and 3:01 the male plug is missing the grounding pin and because of that it’s plugged in upside down so the common and neutral blades are going into the wrong slots of the female plug, thus creating a short.
If possible I'd rewire the motor on that pressure washer for 240v operation. Cuts the amp draw in half. Good idea plugging heavy draw items directly into outlets. I have a belt drive 120v air compressor that actually says in the manual not to use it with extension cords, but use a longer air hose if needed.
Very good video. I'm curious how much current the nema 5-15 connector can handle
15a and 13a for permanent loads
You can make your own heavy duty extension cord out of a 10 gauge 3 conductor SO cord.
Use that 14 guage😊 cord for small speaker wire
My favorite is window unit air conditioner cords lengths and wall socket location distances.
Frustration.
It is frustrating when the cord won’t reach. Seems like it’s always a distance away. If you feel heat on the extension cords that’s when you want to get a bigger one. You would think they would put bigger cords on theAir conditioning units
@@livefree6878 I usually do it myself. I get nervous because I forget all I knew over 5 years and have someone else check my work.
I got 2 exitcon cords and it still melts pls help
To thin. Not rated properly. I have work to do. Thanks man
Even thick guage extension cords can get hot at the connectors. It's not that the main wires can't handle the current, it's that they are not made well within the plastic connectors. You can't buy your own connector replacement and problem solved.
Your power washer is wired for 110. Your dryer is 220.
The word you're looking for is "too"
Shaking and plugging up the wrong way
European plugs are better
I'll agree with you there. But when you're in America, you gotta use what America has.