Re: A/C plug gets too hot


I am listing the power strip that was damaged as suggested by Tom:

Brand: "Power Sentry" tv?vcr surge protector. Specifications include
Resettable Cricuit Breaker: 15 amps, energy dissipation: 2450v Joules,
and UL listing says that "this surge suppressor is rated for maximum
limiting voltage at 500 amps per UL standard 1449 as follows: H-N 330
volt, H-G 330 volt, and N-G 30 volts.

I am sure many of you out there understand all this better than I do!
I lost two of these, but the $3.50 one was reset and can still be
used.

I have solved the problem by replacing the old plug with a new one from
Home Depot. I have not had any problem since yesterday, though I am
still apprehensive about leaving the unit running when no one's home.
The wire still gets slightly warm to touch but my neighbor says that is
normal.

And oh, I will only plug the A/C directly in the wall socket!!

Thank you all for all the suggestions. (my first forum!)




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nbj
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