Kitchen

[sunshine45]

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@Desertdi wrote:

I keep a 6' POWER extension cord in the kitchen (the big fat ones used for tools, etc.)    I also use it in case I HAVE to iron something.   (OK, I admit I don't quite know where the iron is stashed right now.)   

My big beef is NEVER enough outlets in the bathroom.    I've got a power strip fixed to the wall in there................

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@Desertdi i agree with you!

i recently had my "handyman" redo all of my bathroom outlets that were singles. he made them into triples so that i have six sockets all together AND they are all grounded.

[Desertdi]

Since this is sorta on the subject of electricity.........I have another question:   Why are MOST of the outlets located in places where they KNOW you are gonna have big heavy furniture?????     Behind the sofa, the breakfront, the bed, the dresser, and the list goes on..................

[debic]

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@Desertdi wrote:

Since this is sorta on the subject of electricity.........I have another question:   Why are MOST of the outlets located in places where they KNOW you are gonna have big heavy furniture?????     Behind the sofa, the breakfront, the bed, the dresser, and the list goes on..................

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LOL, it's a law or something.  Years ago I bought plug ins similiar to #V32395  Mine actually screw in to the switch plate so they don't fall out.   I also have a heavy duty extension cord for some appliances that need it.

[SharkE]

My beef is commodes and septic lines that you can't put toliet paper  down without it overflowing. D*mn sewer workers should lay in pipe that works.

Other gripe is sinks that have all that curly pipe under the sink. Looks like a straight shot pipe would be better. Stuff wouldn't be as likely to stop up and back up.

[momtochloe]

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@milkbone wrote:

I see more and more kitchen toys become more powerfull.

LOOK at the WATTS.

Many now are 1500, some even 1800 WATTS.

I have no idea what the MAX is from a wall socket.

Remember the person that sued McDonalds over a too HOT cup of coffee??

I bought a CrockPot from the Salvation Army.

It looked brand new

 It was recalled.

The side screwed on handles would come off when the crockpot was FULL and HOT and people were lifting it

Happy cooking !!!

I am not a electrician, I just play one in forums !!!    LOL

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I have an electric outdoor grill by Masterbuilt but when the time came to replace it I bought a CharBroil.  The cord was about 4 feet long and would never reach my outdoor outlet as they are located almost at eye level (don't ask).  I had to buy an extension cord and trying to find the shortest cord I could find that could handle a higher wattage of power was quite an adventure (it says clearly in the manual the longer the cord the less power to the unit itself).  I have gone back to Masterbuilt for a variety of reasons including the cord.

I do think the shorter cords are not only for safety but because these smaller appliances are becoming so powerful in terms of wattage.

[jaxs mom]

I love the magnetic cords and the retractable. But my mixer has a detachable ( not magnetic) cord which is great also. 

[SharkE]

Love my Masterbuilt ! Hope I can go back to smoking before long. Miss my bbq chicken hahahahha

[Mothertrucker]

Yes, Masterbuilt warns pretty specifically about using extension cords for its smokers..I have two of them..also be careful because they can trigger your GFCI to trip

[Reba055]

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@Mothertrucker wrote:
Yes, Masterbuilt warns pretty specifically about using extension cords for its smokers..I have two of them..also be careful because they can trigger your GFCI to trip

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Yep, we use an extension cord and it does often trip the breaker. 

[SharkE]

I got a newer home and we have electric outlets on the wall of the enclosed patio, I just rolled mine up to the wall and plugged 'er in. I can tell from my door if it needs more smoke run out once an hr. and fill up the chamber.