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Thread ID: 67539 2006-03-30 21:22:00 Quick question re power leads Miami Steve (2128) PC World Chat
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442184 2006-03-31 23:33:00 Either it was an extremely thin cable, a very powerful water blaster, or most likely scenario, the hire firm exaggerated knowing full well people would mistreat the gear a little bit.

Either way, this is a cable resistance / power loss issue, not an overheating of cable issue.
I'm not arguing about the resistance but the hire firm I deal with are good and they know their gear so I don't think there was any exaggeration. It was a reasonably grunty blaster.
mikebartnz (21)
442185 2006-04-01 02:11:00 Just done a quick survey of local Mitre10 and Warehouse extension cords.

Mitre10 "Heavy duty" all labelled 1.5mm. Ringgrip do have a 2.5mm cord labelled "Extra heavy duty" but the only Ringgrip available was 1.5mm.
Warehouse Adapt brand "Heavy duty" labelled 1.5mm Arlec Brand "Extra heavy duty" only labelled as plug/socket 10A, cable 15A but most likely 1.5mm.
PaulD (232)
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