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[DurhamAppliance]

Let's say you ate an extra biscuit for lunch and you can't fit behind a range in order to work on it or test it from the back while it is still plugged in.......make yourself this useful thingamabob (actually a range extension cord but we all know for safety reasons there is no such thing)



just get an old range plug and wire it to a surface mount 50 amp range receptacle. Make a 3 and a 4 prong version for both range and dryer. No more sliding the appliance back and forth to test and work on it. But ya gotta keep your wits about you or............let me put it this way.....can I have your toolbag?

Edited by DurhamAppliance, 28 December 2012 - 12:56 AM.

[Chat_in_FL]

I've been thinking about making something like this -- only having the extra power cord attached to a terminal block for easier reading of the outlet voltages. I was trying to verify a loose neutral while holding the two leads in the outlet, while having the meter facing me so I could read it, and holding a flashlight in place in the tight space where the outlet was located.

 

Also considering making a dishwasher extension kit: an extra length of fill hose with adapters, power cord, etc... so that I can run the dishwasher out of the hole to look for leaks, take voltages and such on these units like Samsung/LG/Electrolux/Bosh where you can't reach or see a damn thing with the unit in place...

[DurhamAppliance]

I've been thinking about making something like this -- only having the extra power cord attached to a terminal block for easier reading of the outlet voltages. I was trying to verify a loose neutral while holding the two leads in the outlet, ...

That was also one of the reasons for making them....but for checking voltages I now use



They ain't cheap but worth every penny. http://www.repaircli...4396932/1176379
Props to the Samurai for turning me on to them... http://appliantology...nce-gift-ideas/

Although useful, they are not homemade so cannot receive the coveted title of "Useful Thingamabob"

Edited by DurhamAppliance, 29 December 2012 - 09:11 AM.

[DurhamAppliance]

So you have some extra meter leads after buying the new fluke twistguard meter leads?

A few minutes making this useful meter lead thingamabob is time well spent. Cut the compressor pin connectors off of a dead 3 in 1 start relay and connect it to those extra leads with the probes cut off (don't discard the probes) . Make one more of these wires to complete a set of 3 . Now you have easily attached solid connections for ohm testing, much easier than alligator cilps. Connect them to the compressor pins in the same manner you would a 3 in 1 then simply connect whatever two of the three leads to the meter you want to test. And testing and re-testing can be done while standing up. I painted a red lead white to match the white wire cut from the 3 in 1. Simple yet useful, unless you are the Samurai and have all sorts of magical tools and weapons such as a compressor analyzer.

Btw connect two of the removed probes together and you have a nice jumper to use on whirlpool modular icemakers. Waste not want not.

Edited by DurhamAppliance, 06 January 2013 - 09:57 PM.

[DeathStalker]

Not that I would EVER do such a thing, but is it POSSIBLE to do the same thing with a 4 pronged dryer chord and an outlet box? I'm working on a dryer (or trying to) where the power chord is INCHES away from the outlet and I have it as close as I can get it........... I looked online but I don't see an extension chord for these.

[DurhamAppliance]

Not that I would EVER do such a thing, but is it POSSIBLE to do the same thing with a 4 pronged dryer chord and an outlet box? 

Not sure if I understand your question... if you are asking if can you make one for a 4 pronged dryer...yes. I use one all the time. If you are asking about using it as a permanent extension....all I can say is it will work but you would be violating all kinds of electrical codes. 

[DeathStalker]

Thanks Durhan. I meant just as a temporary to reach whee I need to go to test this one I'm working on.

 

I got the regular 6 foot dryer cord and a flush mount box. Tomorrow I'll test.

[BrntToast]

if you take that same dryer cord and grind off the 90 degree bend on the neutral its also a range extension cord then too  :)