Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Rewinding microwave transformers

JanRwl@... wrote:

> In a message dated 13-Feb-02 12:36:40 Central Standard Time,
> kpmartin@... writes:
>
> > By the way, this is why thay say you should always unwind and spread out
> > your
> > extension cords for power tools, even if you do not need their full length.
> > Otherwise the coiled portion could overheat.
> >
>
> Yes, "theoretically", but has ANYONE ever seen a coiled extension-cord of
> sufficient copper-cross-section, even warm-up perceptibly????????

Yes, until there was a hot plastic smell, and the wire was uncomfortably hot
to the touch. After unrolling it, it remained cool enough that it was hard to
tell if there was any difference from ambient. I have these orange plastic
spools that wind up the cords.

Jon