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Shorten AC power cord??????? Colbyt 05-15-2007
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Posted by Toller on May 15, 2007, 9:44 pm

>I have a fairly new window AC with a GFIC shielded power cord made by Tower
>Mfg. part number 30386-0-LCDI.. I would really like to shorten the cord
>as it dangles where I don't want it to dangle. The connection at the
>control unit is a molded plug and it can not be shortened there.
>
> The plug end is two piece molded and secured with screws, one of which is
> a security screw or I would have taken it apart already -:) for a look.
>
> Anyone have any experience with these? Can they be shortened? Are the
> wires connected to the blades with a crimp or a solder? I can do either
> if I have to. I just hate to spend the time to find or make the security
> screwdriver to find out that it won't work.
>
>
> Colbyt
>



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Posted by Tony Hwang on May 15, 2007, 11:45 pm
Colbyt wrote:

> I have a fairly new window AC with a GFIC shielded power cord made by Tower
> Mfg. part number 30386-0-LCDI.. I would really like to shorten the cord as
> it dangles where I don't want it to dangle. The connection at the control
> unit is a molded plug and it can not be shortened there.
>
> The plug end is two piece molded and secured with screws, one of which is a
> security screw or I would have taken it apart already -:) for a look.
>
> Anyone have any experience with these? Can they be shortened? Are the
> wires connected to the blades with a crimp or a solder? I can do either if
> I have to. I just hate to spend the time to find or make the security
> screwdriver to find out that it won't work.
>
>
> Colbyt
>
>
Hi,
Of course you can shorten the cord. If original plug can't be reuse,
then buy another one.

Posted by Steve Barker on May 16, 2007, 10:12 am
How about a couple of zip ties?

--
Steve Barker




>I have a fairly new window AC with a GFIC shielded power cord made by Tower
>Mfg. part number 30386-0-LCDI.. I would really like to shorten the cord
>as it dangles where I don't want it to dangle. The connection at the
>control unit is a molded plug and it can not be shortened there.
>
> The plug end is two piece molded and secured with screws, one of which is
> a security screw or I would have taken it apart already -:) for a look.
>
> Anyone have any experience with these? Can they be shortened? Are the
> wires connected to the blades with a crimp or a solder? I can do either
> if I have to. I just hate to spend the time to find or make the security
> screwdriver to find out that it won't work.
>
>
> Colbyt
>



Posted by Colbyt on May 16, 2007, 9:47 pm

> How about a couple of zip ties?
>
> --
> Steve Barker


After taking the plug end apart and finding circuit board with soldered
connections, I came to like conclusion.

It is amazing and simple. If I wrap the cord around the unit once and
secure it with neoprene straps the dangle is very minimal.

For those of you that think I am a complete idiot for wasting time on this I
need to point out that the window is over the kitchen sink

Therefore a droopy cord might pose a severe hazard. Maybe I should have
mentioned that in the first post.

Colbyt



Posted by Steve Barker on May 16, 2007, 10:26 pm
So you blocked a perfectly good view while at the sink. And now you've got
an A/C unit blowing in yer face whilst working at the sink?

--
Steve Barker




>
>> How about a couple of zip ties?
>>
>> --
>> Steve Barker
>
>
> After taking the plug end apart and finding circuit board with soldered
> connections, I came to like conclusion.
>
> It is amazing and simple. If I wrap the cord around the unit once and
> secure it with neoprene straps the dangle is very minimal.
>
> For those of you that think I am a complete idiot for wasting time on this
> I need to point out that the window is over the kitchen sink
>
> Therefore a droopy cord might pose a severe hazard. Maybe I should have
> mentioned that in the first post.
>
> Colbyt
>



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