Was asked to install a Hannay reel (ECR-1620-17-18) for a shore cord storage system. The potential exists to leave a large portion of the cord on the reel energized.
Any downside other then heating loss due to the coiled layers?
AC Line Cord Storage
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Re: AC Line Cord Storage
Heating loss!
How about fire risk.
Depends what sort of current you intend to draw and what rating the cable is as well as how much is opn the coil etc.
Guidelines from mine safety to consumer groups say dont use it coiled.
Then again if its low current what the hell!
Problem is when more and more gets plugged in and the operator doesnt know about the issues and the vehicle burns.
he will blame you for not telling him.
How about fire risk.
Depends what sort of current you intend to draw and what rating the cable is as well as how much is opn the coil etc.
Guidelines from mine safety to consumer groups say dont use it coiled.
Then again if its low current what the hell!
Problem is when more and more gets plugged in and the operator doesnt know about the issues and the vehicle burns.
he will blame you for not telling him.
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Re: AC Line Cord Storage
Cord is 8/3 STW, max load current is 30 amps, lenth is 150 feet. Will be wound snugly on the drum. Cust wanted to use 10/3, told him it was too small due to voltage drop.Bruce1807 wrote:Depends what sort of current you intend to draw and what rating the cable is as well as how much is opn the coil etc.
Re: AC Line Cord Storage
30 amps may get a little warm
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How do you figure that it will get warm? The NEC states that # 10 wire is good for 30
amps. He said that # 8 wire will be used.
Jim
amps. He said that # 8 wire will be used.
Jim
Bruce1807 wrote:30 amps may get a little warm
Re: AC Line Cord Storage
If it is coiled it will get a little warm. If it is run out it will work just fine.