On 20/04/2021 08:30, charles wrote:
In article ,
John Rumm wrote:
On 19/04/2021 13:38, David wrote:

Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.

Only if you particularly need the plug (and it's a rewireable one). As
long as the appliance is not dangerous you can leave the plug on.

However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.

Indeed you need to take more care disposing of a terminated plug which
could make live wires accessible.

Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.
So just put the whole thing in the electricals bin at the tip?

Just twist the live pin

Secondly, I have a 4 way extension lead up high under a roof in the dry,
but outside.
It is getting a bit stiff for plugging in and out, which I assume may be
oxidisation of the connectors over time (years).
Is there a suitable lubricant?

CPC will do you a contact lubricant / cleaning spray. Squirt some on the
pins of the plug and inert and remove a few times.

(or better still, fit a socket designed for exterior use)

The BG one of those I bought recently is simply a normal (indoor) socket in
a waterproof (ish) box.

It's the box that is the important bit - it keeps the damp out.


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Cheers,

John.

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