Help me NOT burn down my church…

[Will D]

I take care of the floors at my church and am realizing that my high speed buffer is melting outlets… Probably not a good thing…

It’s got a super thick 14/3 cord on it, is that not enough? What should I replace it with?

Thanks!

 

[Mikey P]

The outlet in the image appears to be overheating due to a few potential issues:

• Loose wiring or connections: Over time, the wires connected to the outlet can become loose, leading to increased resistance and heat generation.
  
  
• Overloaded circuit: Plugging too many devices into the same circuit can cause it to overload, leading to overheating.
  
  
• Faulty outlet: The outlet itself could be damaged or faulty, causing it to overheat.
  
  
• Oxidized plug blades: Dark and oxidized plug blades can create resistance and heat.
  
  
• Improperly inserted plug: If the plug is not fully inserted into the socket, it can cause arcing and overheating.
  

It's crucial to address this issue promptly to prevent a potential fire hazard. It's recommended to have a qualified electrician inspect and repair or replace the outlet. Additionally, consider using a power strip with a built-in interrupter to avoid overloading the circuit.

 

[BIG WOOD]

replace the plug on your buffer. The terminals on your cord look like they can't get a good connection, causing what Mike's AI answer just told you

 

[Mikey P]

Is there more than one outlet showing signs of over heating?

 

[Will D]

Is there more than one outlet showing signs of over heating?

Yes this is the second outlet it’s happened to, which is why I figured it must be the machine. Never used to have this problem. The church is only five years old- I wonder if it’s the plug blades. I'll try swapping out the plug, though the outer insulation on the cord has ripped in a couple places so I should probably just replace the whole thing.

 

[Mikey P]

Yes this is the second outlet it’s happened to, which is why I figured it must be the machine. Never used to have this problem. The church is only five years old- I wonder if it’s the plug blades. I'll try swapping out the plug, though the outer insulation on the cord has ripped in a couple places so I should probably just replace the whole thing.

What are you using that machine for?

 

[Mikey P]

And did you get your schedule settled so that we can see you next week?

 

[Will D]

And did you get your schedule settled so that we can see you next week?

Yes! I'll be there Mike, at least for as much of it as I can. Can't wait to learn all the things I've been doing wrong!!!

 

[Will D]

What are you using that machine for?

Buffing the tile floor (or is it called polishing? Not sure of the proper lingo...). I'm using Betco One Step high speed cleaner and restorer with a beige pad to get the scuff marks out and make it look nice between scrubs. Can I use the Phoenix with the same pad for this until I get the cord swapped?

 

[Mikey P]

Yes! I'll be there Mike, at least for as much of it as I can. Can't wait to learn all the things I've been doing wrong!!!

Do you have any teenage boys that are interested in the industry?

 

[Will D]

Do you have any teenage boys that are interested in the industry?

My kids are 1, 4, 6 and 9… Give it a few years though and this one will be a legend!

 

[Kenny Hayes]

The cord is adequate for that machine. It looks as if you might have a short in it, maybe where it’s stripped. If you have a bare wire, it will certainly do that. If you can’t find it, you probably need to take it to a repair person.

 

[hogjowl]

If you’d pay your tithes they might have the money to hire an electrician.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

#harsh!

 

[Kenny Hayes]

My kids are 1, 4, 6 and 9… Give it a few years though and this one will be a legend!

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IF, that happens, it’ll happen in a Flash! Then he’ll start bossing your ass around!

 

[BIG WOOD]

you might just have a loose wire inside that plug. take it apart and see if those screws are loose. Just a little wiggle can create a spark which will create the problem

 

[they live]

My Bane use to do that. The plug even started on fire once or twice near the machine.
The machine is drawing too much amperage or something. Not really sure but I was replacing plugs fairly often. I had my vacuum set so tge machine would not down if I kept it locked on too long.
You need to replace the machine I'm suspecting.