>> I don't understand how heat was generated in the coil, not having done physics at
>> school. Acting like an induction coil perhaps?
It is an induction effect. If you visit a carvanning forum you'll not look far to find horror stories of mains hook up cables left coiled and causing damage to the cable and reel and in some cases the 'van too.
The cassette should have a warning to uncoil completely before use, certainly so if being used for high load applications. I think one of mine suggested uncoiling fully if appliance was over 500 watts. Is it possible a label had dropped off?
Had a close call with one at work while sat the Quango. Somebody setting up a meeting plugged two catering size coffee filter machines into one without uncoiling it. Fortunately a participant in the meeting spotted the risk and pulled rest of cable out.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Sun 19 May 19 at 11:26
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