Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.
Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.
So just put the whole thing in the electricals bin at the tip?

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?
That is, something electrically safe but not just a drying solution like
WD40.

TIA


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On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google) wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.

I cut the cable off as close to the appliance as possible.
I then remove the plug unscrewing the individual conductors and keep the cable ,
normally keep the plug too and put them in a safe places where I can't find them when needed ;-)

However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.
Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.

yes again take the fuse out and store it for later use.
You can't aviod such practices.
A friend was at a bus stop once, a lad near her gave her a free kitkat bar but he kept
the silver foil , I think he was off to chase a dragon with it, rather than put it in a plug.


So just put the whole thing in the electricals bin at the tip?
could ask at the tip , or check a recycle web site, if you really insist on throwing such
valuble stuff as mains cable and plugs away ;-0



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).

Or it could be the plastic becoming brittle and not giving way when you insert the plug pins.
Or as you say springs or pins , not sure any lubricant is a good idea though so won;t advise any.
I'd ttry replacing the socket/plug.


Is there a suitable lubricant?
That is, something electrically safe but not just a drying solution like
WD40.

TIA


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On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google) wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.
Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.
So just put the whole thing in the electricals bin at the tip?

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?
That is, something electrically safe but not just a drying solution like
WD40.

TIA


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Google electrolube, Farnell and the like stock them. You will get a smaller quantity maybe at your local model shop, model train enthusiasts use it to lubricate pickups, but may not be any cheaper.

Richard

On 19/04/2021 15:41, Tricky Dicky wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google) wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.
Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.
So just put the whole thing in the electricals bin at the tip?

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?
That is, something electrically safe but not just a drying solution like
WD40.

TIA


Dave R



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Google electrolube, Farnell and the like stock them. You will get a smaller quantity maybe at your local model shop, model train enthusiasts use it to lubricate pickups, but may not be any cheaper.

Richard


I use a "contact spray" that either came from Screwfix or Toolstation, I
think it is good to use these for low voltage and maybe low current
contacts such as electronics kit and automotive switches, but TBH for a
mains "spreader" I would be almost as happy with a silicone spray, also
available from SF, TS, and periodically Aldi/Lidl. The stiffness there
could be from contact oxidation, but IME is just as likely to be from
deformation of the thermoplastic structure giving you plastic on plastic
or plastic on metal sliding friction.

On 19/04/2021 16:42, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google) wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.

Very dodgy - in fact has killed a toddler in the past.

I would personally use a pair of mole grips to physically break the 3
pins off the moulded plug.

Then I would break the Live and neutral pins into two pieces each.

Once the moulded plug has been stripped of its 3 pins, I would then cut
the moulded plug off the cable.

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.

I can think of two reasons why you might remove the plug. One is because
you want to reuse it. The other is because you know that the appliance
is dangerous, so you don't want someone to fish it out of the rubbish,l
plug it in, and hurt themselves.

If the appliance is just faulty, not dangerous, I don't see why you
should cut the plug off?

On 19/04/2021 16:42, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google) wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.



Personally I twist the L and N pins with a pair of pliers to prevent insertion. Modern sleeved pins bend easily.

+1


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On 19/04/2021 17:44, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 17:16:40 UTC+1, GB wrote:
If the appliance is just faulty, not dangerous, I don't see why you
should cut the plug off?

A faulty appliance is probably dangerous, at least inasmuch as it encourages some dimwit to have a go fixing it and sticking their fingers in places fingers shouldn't go to try and make it work.

If it was faulty and fixable you wouldn't be throwing it away would you?

You might be surprised at the things people throw away because they're
not the currently "in" design or don't have the latest bell and/or
whistle, even though they function perfectly and are safe.

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On 19/04/2021 16:56, SH wrote:
On 19/04/2021 16:42, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google)
wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical
appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.

Very dodgy - in fact has killed a toddler in the past.

I would personally use a pair of mole grips to physically break the 3
pins off the moulded plug.

Then I would break the Live and neutral pins into two pieces each.

Once the moulded plug has been stripped of its 3 pins, I would then cut
the moulded plug off the cable.

Luxury. I grind the plug to a powder, encapsulate it in resin, then
fire it into deep space while dancing on it's grave singing Hallelujah.

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David wrote:

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

Twist one of the L/N pins with a pair of pliers.

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)




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On 19/04/2021 18:18, Clive Arthur wrote:

Once the moulded plug has been stripped of its 3 pins, I would then
cut the moulded plug off the cable.

Luxury.Â* I grind the plug to a powder, encapsulate it in resin, then
fire it into deep space while dancing on it's grave singing Hallelujah.


I used to do that, but I eventually realised that singing Hallelujah
made no real difference.

Bill

Clive Arthur wrote:
On 19/04/2021 16:56, SH wrote:
On 19/04/2021 16:42, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google)
wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical
appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.

Very dodgy - in fact has killed a toddler in the past.

I would personally use a pair of mole grips to physically break the 3
pins off the moulded plug.

Then I would break the Live and neutral pins into two pieces each.

Once the moulded plug has been stripped of its 3 pins, I would then cut
the moulded plug off the cable.

Luxury. I grind the plug to a powder, encapsulate it in resin, then
fire it into deep space while dancing on it's grave singing Hallelujah.

:-) Quite, there are limits to what one can do.

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John Rumm wrote:
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

Er, is this actually possible? They're mostly brass which isn't very
'twistable'. I think breaking the pins off is a more realistic
possibility but, really, do many people go to this sort of extent?

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On 19/04/2021 16:42, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google) wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.

Very dodgy - in fact has killed a toddler in the past.

Oven swap? The child took the new plug with the new flex on it and
plugged it into a socket? The fitter removed the new stuff and reused
the old stuff


Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.

I think that's beyond most toddlers.

And most of my apprentices

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On 19/04/2021 20:11, williamwright wrote:
On 19/04/2021 18:18, Clive Arthur wrote:

Once the moulded plug has been stripped of its 3 pins, I would then
cut the moulded plug off the cable.

Luxury.Â* I grind the plug to a powder, encapsulate it in resin, then
fire it into deep space while dancing on it's grave singing Hallelujah.


I used to do that, but I eventually realised that singing Hallelujah
made no real difference.


The full song or just the chorus?




--
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Chris Green wrote:
John Rumm wrote:
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

Er, is this actually possible? They're mostly brass which isn't very
'twistable'. I think breaking the pins off is a more realistic
possibility but, really, do many people go to this sort of extent?


Um, since shrouded pins for live and neutral came in I would imagine that
theyre a lot more twistable than they used to be. Several folk have
already said that this is what they do.

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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.

Thats a stupid thing to do unless its dangerous if plugged in.

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

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

Particularly if its repairable and you choose not to repair
it yourself or dont know how to repair it yourself.

whisky-dave wrote
David WE Roberts (Google) wrote

Firstly disposal.

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

I cut the cable off as close to the appliance as possible.

Thats completely stupid if the appliance isnt dangerous.

I then remove the plug unscrewing the individual conductors
and keep the cable , normally keep the plug too and put them
in a safe places where I can't find them when needed ;-)

Makes no sense to remove the plug if you are keeping both.

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

Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.

yes again take the fuse out and store it for later use.

No point in taking it out if you are keeping everything except the
appliance.

"Owain Lastname" wrote in message
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On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google)
wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.

Very dodgy - in fact has killed a toddler in the past.

Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.

I think that's beyond most toddlers.

So just put the whole thing in the electricals bin at the tip?

Personally I twist the L and N pins with a pair of pliers to prevent
insertion.

Whats the point if the appliance isnt dangerous ?

Modern sleeved pins bend easily.

Owain Lastname wrote
GB wrote

If the appliance is just faulty, not dangerous,
I don't see why you should cut the plug off?

A faulty appliance is probably dangerous,

Thats bull**** if it has just stopped working.

at least inasmuch as it encourages
some dimwit to have a go fixing it

Nothing dimwitted about fixing something
someone else doesnt know how to fix or
chooses to just buy a new one.

and sticking their fingers in places fingers
shouldn't go to try and make it work.

Even sillier.

If it was faulty and fixable you wouldn't
be throwing it away would you?

Plenty dont know how to fix stuff and plenty
more choose not to fix and just replace.

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On 19/04/2021 16:42, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 13:38:15 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google)
wrote:
Firstly disposal.
I have some memory that if you were to chuck away an electrical
appliance
you should first cut the plug off.
However a cut off moulded plug itself seems dodgy as it could be plugged
in and have a live connection.



Personally I twist the L and N pins with a pair of pliers to prevent
insertion. Modern sleeved pins bend easily.

+1

Completely mad if the appliance isnt dangerous.

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On 19/04/2021 17:44, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 17:16:40 UTC+1, GB wrote:
If the appliance is just faulty, not dangerous, I don't see why you
should cut the plug off?

A faulty appliance is probably dangerous, at least inasmuch as it
encourages some dimwit to have a go fixing it and sticking their fingers
in places fingers shouldn't go to try and make it work.

If it was faulty and fixable you wouldn't be throwing it away would you?

You might be surprised at the things people throw away because they're not
the currently "in" design or don't have the latest bell and/or whistle,
even though they function perfectly and are safe.

And the replacement does the job better. No point
in waiting until the earlier one has failed in that case.

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On 19/04/2021 23:30, Rod Speed wrote:
Owain Lastname wrote
GB wrote

If the appliance is just faulty, not dangerous,
I don't see why you should cut the plug off?

A faulty appliance is probably dangerous,

Thats bull**** if it has just stopped working.

It's only bull**** if you know why an appliance has stopped working.

It you don't know and there is a small chance a wire is loose, then the
safest way is to mark it up as such or if of little value in our throw
away society make it obvious it's is for the scrap bin and to render safe.

Most of those versed in electrical test would cut the plug.

Only a self-confessed chemist would disagree.

Fredxx wrote
Rod Speed wrote
Owain Lastname wrote
GB wrote

If the appliance is just faulty, not dangerous,
I don't see why you should cut the plug off?

A faulty appliance is probably dangerous,

Thats bull**** if it has just stopped working.

It's only bull**** if you know why an appliance has stopped working.

Bull****. Its easy to check if its dangerous or not.

It you don't know and there is a small chance a wire is loose,

That doesnt make it dangerous. The electrical standards
mean that its not dangerous even if a wire is loose.

then the safest way is to mark it up as such or if of little value in our
throw away society make it obvious it's is for the scrap bin and to render
safe.

Mindlessly silly.

Most of those versed in electrical test would cut the plug.

Only the fools who are too stupid to understand
what the electrical standards are about.

On 19/04/2021 20:15, Chris Green wrote:
John Rumm wrote:
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

Er, is this actually possible? They're mostly brass which isn't very
'twistable'. I think breaking the pins off is a more realistic
possibility but, really, do many people go to this sort of extent?

On shrouded pin plugs, they are quite easy to twist with pliers IME.


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In article ,
Jeff Layman wrote:
On 19/04/2021 17:44, Owain Lastname wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 17:16:40 UTC+1, GB wrote:
If the appliance is just faulty, not dangerous, I don't see why you
should cut the plug off?

A faulty appliance is probably dangerous, at least inasmuch as it
encourages some dimwit to have a go fixing it and sticking their
fingers in places fingers shouldn't go to try and make it work.

If it was faulty and fixable you wouldn't be throwing it away would you?

You might be surprised at the things people throw away because they're
not the currently "in" design or don't have the latest bell and/or
whistle, even though they function perfectly and are safe.

That's not a new phenomenon. I acquired a Revox A77 Mk1 for very good price
when it's owner discoved a Mk2 had just come out. That was in 1969. I still
have the machine & it's in working order

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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.

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On 2021-04-19, 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.

What's it made of that works as a lubricant but doesn't interfere with
conduction?



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

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On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 23:15:56 UTC+1, Rod Speed wrote:
whisky-dave wrote
David WE Roberts (Google) wrote

Firstly disposal.

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

I cut the cable off as close to the appliance as possible.
Thats completely stupid if the appliance isnt dangerous.

If someone pulls the cable and the appliance is on a scrape tip
this might mean the whole thing topples on you.
Same reasonn you don;t leave a non working car for kids to play with.
Just because something doesn't work it doesn't mean theres no danger.
It also means someone doesn't try to rewire it by twisting the cable together
and taping it up in the hope thatt it will work.


I then remove the plug unscrewing the individual conductors
and keep the cable , normally keep the plug too and put them
in a safe places where I can't find them when needed ;-)
Makes no sense to remove the plug if you are keeping both.

It does for space saving and I tend to reuse the individual conductors
rather than reuse the mains cable.

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

Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.

yes again take the fuse out and store it for later use.
No point in taking it out if you are keeping everything except the
appliance.

I may need the fuse in something else if it's not 13amp which I do normally leave in the plug.
And I have a bag of about 50 of them anyway.

On 20/04/2021 11:07, whisky-dave wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 23:15:56 UTC+1, Rod Speed wrote:
whisky-dave wrote
David WE Roberts (Google) wrote

Firstly disposal.

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

I cut the cable off as close to the appliance as possible.
Thats completely stupid if the appliance isnt dangerous.

If someone pulls the cable and the appliance is on a scrape tip
this might mean the whole thing topples on you.
Same reasonn you don;t leave a non working car for kids to play with.
Just because something doesn't work it doesn't mean theres no danger.
It also means someone doesn't try to rewire it by twisting the cable together
and taping it up in the hope thatt it will work.

As our local tips accept Fridges and TVs into specific cages, other
large appliances into dedicated, large skips and small appliances into
yet other skips, I'd only cut the lead off if I want it for something.

https://tinyurl.com/Tip-Cages

and

https://tinyurl.com/Tip-skips

Two different sources and sites, simply because I could not quickly find
two pictures of the same site, but almost all in the borough are similar.

On Tuesday, 20 April 2021 at 11:31:15 UTC+1, Steve Walker wrote:
On 20/04/2021 11:07, whisky-dave wrote:
On Monday, 19 April 2021 at 23:15:56 UTC+1, Rod Speed wrote:
whisky-dave wrote
David WE Roberts (Google) wrote

Firstly disposal.

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

I cut the cable off as close to the appliance as possible.
Thats completely stupid if the appliance isnt dangerous.

If someone pulls the cable and the appliance is on a scrape tip
this might mean the whole thing topples on you.
Same reasonn you don;t leave a non working car for kids to play with.
Just because something doesn't work it doesn't mean theres no danger.
It also means someone doesn't try to rewire it by twisting the cable together
and taping it up in the hope thatt it will work.
As our local tips accept Fridges and TVs into specific cages, other
large appliances into dedicated, large skips and small appliances into
yet other skips, I'd only cut the lead off if I want it for something.

I also usually do it on faulty stuff like fridges, freezers, etc.. as I'm less
likely to trip over them when carrying them down the stairs or anywhere.
I also find it a pain to wrap the cables around the items and then they too get tangled
together.

https://tinyurl.com/Tip-Cages

and

https://tinyurl.com/Tip-skips

Two different sources and sites, simply because I could not quickly find
two pictures of the same site, but almost all in the borough are similar.

Well yes but I do find it more difficult to carry such items with trailng leads
wrapping around my feet, or getting in the sack barrow wheels.

whisky-dave wrote
Rod Speed wrote
whisky-dave wrote
David WE Roberts (Google) wrote

Firstly disposal.

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

I cut the cable off as close to the appliance as possible.

Thats completely stupid if the appliance isnt dangerous.

If someone pulls the cable and the appliance is on a scrape
tip this might mean the whole thing topples on you.

You never could bull**** your way out of a wet paper bag.

Same reasonn you don;t leave a non working car for kids to play with.

Plenty with a clue do just that.

Just because something doesn't work it doesn't mean theres no danger.

There is danger in your yard and house for all kids
and for some odd reason we have both anyway.

It also means someone doesn't try to rewire it by twisting the
cable together and taping it up in the hope thatt it will work.

No reason why they would need to do
that if you dont cut anything off, stupid.

I then remove the plug unscrewing the individual conductors
and keep the cable , normally keep the plug too and put them
in a safe places where I can't find them when needed ;-)

Makes no sense to remove the plug if you are keeping both.

It does for space saving

Bull****.

and I tend to reuse the individual conductors
rather than reuse the mains cable.

More fool you.

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

Take the fuse out helps but kitkat wrapper.

yes again take the fuse out and store it for later use.

No point in taking it out if you are keeping
everything except the appliance.

I may need the fuse in something else if it's not
13amp which I do normally leave in the plug.

Makes more sense to have a set of replacement fuses, stupid.

And I have a bag of about 50 of them anyway.