Double male end cord Test for HOT

[brother]

Had a friend that was almost shocked recently by a 'double male end cord' that was made up. It was used to 'back' feed a receptacle where other cords were. He was there to fix some receptacles and had to unplug the equipment. Out of habit he used his voltage wand that kept picking up voltage, then he used his meter on the 'male' end and saw there was still voltage there. This did surprised him as this is obviously against code. He was thinking/assuming that male end just went to another piece of equipment like the other bunch up cords. He could not see where the other end went to.

He then traced out the other end of the cord and found where it was under another desk and was pluged into a receptacle where it was getting fed from. Unplugged that male end as well, and of course got rid of that 'hack' jumper double male cord. this was in an office cubicle.

Just a reminder to all of us about safety. Always to TEST to see if its HOT, even cords to 'alleged' equipment. Good thing to use 'volt wands' as a 'go or no go' on these things.

 

[mcclary's electrical]

Had a friend that was almost shocked recently by a 'double male end cord' that was made up. It was used to 'back' feed a receptacle where other cords were. He was there to fix some receptacles and had to unplug the equipment. Out of habit he used his voltage wand that kept picking up voltage, then he used his meter on the 'male' end and saw there was still voltage there. This did surprised him as this is obviously against code. He was thinking/assuming that male end just went to another piece of equipment like the other bunch up cords. He could not see where the other end went to.

He then traced out the other end of the cord and found where it was under another desk and was pluged into a receptacle where it was getting fed from. Unplugged that male end as well, and of course got rid of that 'hack' jumper double male cord. this was in an office cubicle.

Just a reminder to all of us about safety. Always to TEST to see if its HOT, even cords to 'alleged' equipment. Good thing to use 'volt wands' as a 'go or no go' on these things.

I saw a three phase 480 volt pin and sleeve made up that way before. I unlugged the cord. I knew what end the feed was coming from. There, in my hand, was 480 staring me in the face.

 

[brother]

I saw a three phase 480 volt pin and sleeve made up that way before. I unlugged the cord. I knew what end the feed was coming from. There, in my hand, was 480 staring me in the face.

wow, 480 in the FACE!! well at least you KNEW where it was being fed from, this friend of mine had to TRACE out the cord to find it.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Here is one I found on a jobsite while making an inspection.

I asked the contractor to have his men fix this while I made the rest of the inspection. I went back after the walk thru to make sure it was completed.

The source of power for the cord cap. It is not like I was the only one who could see it.

 

[hurk27]

there is a good reason they call them widow makers

or a quick way to become childless

 

[LarryFine]

It's just unbelievable. I had an irate customer who insisted that I re-use the double-ended cord and receptacle "inlet" they brought from their last house. I refused to do so and explained why.

They reluctantly agreed to the 8-circuit panel and new female cord end I insisted on. They could have called someone else who might have done it, but didn't so I guess they really believed me.

 

[brother]

there is a good reason they call them widow makers

or a quick way to become childless

widow maker?? sounds about right, I heard them called, 'dead man's cords' or 'suicide cords'.

at least with Pierre pics you can see it plainly, this particular situation under a desk a person would not have seen it. It was the 'voltage wand' that caught it.

 

[electsafeman]

Television in IRAQ

Television in IRAQ

This TV is being supplied by 230 volts, single phase (neutral and hot leg) see the voltage present at the point where the test was made.

Have you tried this in the USA? :-?

 

[480sparky]

there is a good reason they call them widow makers

or a quick way to become childless

I call 'em suicide cords.

 

[augie47]

Standard issue for the DIY homeowner. Found hanging on the wall right next to his 1500 watt generator :grin:

 

[SEO]

Standard issue for the DIY homeowner. Found hanging on the wall right next to his 1500 watt generator :grin:

Ever wonder how many people do this? It doesn't matter if it's 120V being backfed thru a receptacle or 240V. You get the same answer I'm carefull and I always shut off the main.

 

[jaylectricity]

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[LarryFine]

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Dots nice.

 

[buldogg]

Standard issue for the DIY homeowner. Found hanging on the wall right next to his 1500 watt generator :grin:

The cord is probably 18awg also