I don't care about being electrocuted I know that 120 volt current doesnt do anything to me. Im just wondering if I will mess it up by cutting it off. Your answers are greatly appreciated
2007-12-26 14:38:37 · 10 answers · asked by dsffds f 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you guys are ******* there is no better ground than me!!!
2007-12-26 14:57:05 · update #1
Yeah, it'll still work, you can also get one of those cheater plugs so you won't have to destroy your plug.
2007-12-26 14:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ground is there to protect the equipment and you from any possible arching, loose connections that can touch the chassis or other electrical accidents / issues. The conductors in the extension cord should be at least the same gage as the appliance's cord. However no matter what any extension cord is intended ONLY for temporary use. You should either move the appliance in a better location, replace the actual appliance cord with a longer one or install an additional receptacle (in the case of a refrigerator, one with a dedicated circuit).
2016-05-26 21:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based upon your own words "I don't care about being electrocuted I know that 120 volt current doesnt do anything to me." I do hope there isn't a Darwin award in the future.
120V will kill you and if you are using the a smaller gauge extension cord on a compressor it will melt the insulation and maybe catch fire. Go buy the proper extension cord save you garage and possibly your life.
2007-12-26 14:49:24 · answer #3 · answered by Archer Christifori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will still work. The third prong is a safety ground prong. It leads all the power out of you're machine in case there is a short, so it won't electrocute you. You COULD cut it off, but for safety you shouldn't. They sell adapters at home improvement stores that you could buy to make you're two prong plug into a three prong plug.
2007-12-26 14:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by Threejalapenos 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called a ground for a reason. Get a new extension cord or adapator with three prongs. If you think 120 volts doesn't do anything, best to think again.
2007-12-26 14:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot afford a 12 -gage extension cord, you can temporarily use a two prong adapter.
On those adapter there is a green flange that is to be screwed into wall socket where the plate screw sits.
yes, you can survive when you put a knife into a 120v socket, but a physics course will give you a healthy respect for electricity.
2007-12-26 15:06:01 · answer #6 · answered by kanoa k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're running a compressor off an extension cord? An air compressor?
You shouldn't do that to the compressor, whether it's grounded or not. Try it and see if the cord gets hot. If it doesn't, it's okay, but mine sure would if I did that.
2007-12-26 14:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by Firebird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go & buy a proper 12 gage - 3 wire extension cord. They are not that expensive, then you'll be safe.
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2007-12-26 14:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It will still work fine but it would be just as easy to get an adaptor.
2007-12-26 14:41:21 · answer #9 · answered by . 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will work. but you should not remove it. It is their to protect you and you equipment from hazardous electrical shock.
2007-12-26 14:43:47 · answer #10 · answered by Al Smith 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋