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MikeRushton
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Hello,
I am a Forensic Investigator, and I am seeking help solving a case involving a possible (and probable) extension cord failure. This failure caused a fire and very large lawsuite. I need help determining the heat release potential of this extension, given the load on the end of it. Here are the details:
The extension cord:
This cord is only rated at 10 amps. It was pulling in the neighbourhood of 12.5 amps, I need to know if this is a capable ignition source for nearby combustibles.
Thank you for your time.
I am a Forensic Investigator, and I am seeking help solving a case involving a possible (and probable) extension cord failure. This failure caused a fire and very large lawsuite. I need help determining the heat release potential of this extension, given the load on the end of it. Here are the details:
The extension cord:
- 18 AWG / 2 stranded copper conductor cables insulated with SVT. (2 copper conductors no ground and not polarized)
- The cord was approximinately 25 ft
- The cord was energized with standard 120 volts AC.
- The load on the end of the extension cord was 1500 watts.
- The resistivity of 18 AWG copper is 6.510 Ohms/1000ft *http://www.interfacebus.com/Copper_Wire_AWG_SIze.html* [Broken]
This cord is only rated at 10 amps. It was pulling in the neighbourhood of 12.5 amps, I need to know if this is a capable ignition source for nearby combustibles.
Thank you for your time.
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