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When doing this, homeowners invariable seem to "reinvent" suicide cords, a short cord with two male ends. DO NOT DO THIS. No matter how sure you are that you're
by CapitalistCartr 5y ago
When doing this, homeowners invariable seem to "reinvent" suicide cords, a short cord with two male ends. DO NOT DO THIS. No matter how sure you are that you're too smart to mess up. Or too calm. Or whatever. Pay the money, use a transfer switch. Or interlock kit. But preferably a transfer switch. They are pretty idiot proof.
- Arrath 5y agoFor anyone reading, do not ignore this advice.
- stirfish 5y agoWhy would I reinvent it when I can buy it for $13 from Walmart? https://www.walmart.com/ip/FR-4-2-Pin-Style-Power-Connector-Extension-Cable-Male-to-Male-Connector-Extension-Cord-for-Electric-Recliner-and-Lift-Chairs/533716969 https://www.walmart.com/ip/FR-4-2-Pin-Style-Power-Connector-... Edit: this one has three prongs, for safety :) https://www.amazon.com/Linmunster-%EF%BC%8CDouble-Extension-Generator-Transfer/dp/B09RWTHY7P/ref=mp_s_a_1_3 https://www.amazon.com/Linmunster-%EF%BC%8CDouble-Extension-...
- londons_explore 5y agoOne could theoretically invent a 'suicide cord' with a relay inside which only connected the ends together if it detects it is connected to the main breaker box and is not connected to the grid. That could be done by having a keychain-style device that clips around the incoming electricity cable to your house and sends a signal that would be detected by the 'improved suicide cable'.
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