- Joined
- Apr 15, 2008
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- 13,737
- Location
- California Delta
- Vessel Name
- FlyWright
- Vessel Make
- 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Just a reminder to keep and eye (and hand) on your shore power cords. I try to make it a habit to feel the cord ends as I approach the boat but I often forget.
I went to the boat last week and touched the cord entering the boat. All was well on the boat end. When I went to disconnect the cord from the power pedestal, the plug end felt warm on the bottom side. I found that one prong was darkened and hot to the touch. It was discoloring the yellow plastic around the base of the prong and the outside of the plug was also starting to discolor.
I replaced the cord with a spare and returned the cord to West Marine where I purchased it 3 years ago. West Marine replaced it with a new cord. The marina is in the process of checking the power pedestal for any issues.
I will focus more to keep those contacts clean and dry.
I went to the boat last week and touched the cord entering the boat. All was well on the boat end. When I went to disconnect the cord from the power pedestal, the plug end felt warm on the bottom side. I found that one prong was darkened and hot to the touch. It was discoloring the yellow plastic around the base of the prong and the outside of the plug was also starting to discolor.
I replaced the cord with a spare and returned the cord to West Marine where I purchased it 3 years ago. West Marine replaced it with a new cord. The marina is in the process of checking the power pedestal for any issues.
I will focus more to keep those contacts clean and dry.