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AA75x Plug very hot after use
    #23927194 - 12/14/16 06:18 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

Hello all,

I've been a long time out of practice, but recently got my setup situated in a new place.
Tonight I had a chance to prep some MEA agar for some petri dishes.
When I went to unplug the 75x I noticed the plug was really really hot to the touch.
I seem to remember it being hot before but this really concerned me, and I just wanted to ask if there's anything I can do to prevent an electrical fire :eek:
This was just a 20 minute cycle for a liter of agar.
I'm afraid a 2 hour cycle for substrate bags might over do it.
Has anyone else had issues with the plug on electric models of AA overheating?
I didn't smell burning plastic or anything like that.
Maybe I'm just really paranoid about electrical fires because I've been through one.  :shocked2:
Any advice or feedback appreciated.


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Re: AA75x Plug very hot after use [Re: fungus_tao]
    #23927252 - 12/14/16 06:42 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

Do you have it plugged directly into the wall or into an extension cord?


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Re: AA75x Plug very hot after use [Re: tombosley8]
    #23927266 - 12/14/16 06:44 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

Directly into the wall.


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Re: AA75x Plug very hot after use [Re: fungus_tao]
    #23927275 - 12/14/16 06:48 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

That is very odd.

Mine are warm to the touch but not hot.

And I run them for 3+ hours.

Maybe a problem with the electrical circuit or the plug on the sterilizer.

Are you pushing the power output for the specific breaker?


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Re: AA75x Plug very hot after use [Re: tombosley8]
    #23927297 - 12/14/16 06:55 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

Yeah, I remember the plug being warm at the old place but not hot.

Quote:

Are you pushing the power output for the specific breaker?




How would I find that out?
This really concerns me the more I think about it.
Even the cord was hot which makes me think it's warming up the entire line that powers that outlet which could cause a fire.
I was really looking forward to getting some new projects going, but this may put things on hold again for a while longer...


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Re: AA75x Plug very hot after use [Re: fungus_tao]
    #23927325 - 12/14/16 07:05 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

Take a look at your circuit breaker and determine which breaker you sterilizer is on.

it should be labeled with 10a/15a/20a or something similar.

As long as it's a 15 amp circut I think you should be fine.

Maybe try it on another outlet in a different part of the house and see what happens.


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Re: AA75x Plug very hot after use [Re: tombosley8]
    #23927396 - 12/14/16 07:32 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

Was the electrical fire you've been through happen in the same house? If so you need to call an electrician man.


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Re: AA75x Plug very hot after use [Re: Ancestoralbeings]
    #23927464 - 12/14/16 07:49 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

No, not in same house.
New place is a double wide mobile home, about 4 years old.
The breakers have a line that says a1515 so I'm pretty sure it's a 15 amp.
The outlets are all supposed to be GFCI too.
I have an electrical tester and the outlet checks out.
I'm still pretty concerned about this.


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Re: AA75x Plug very hot after use [Re: fungus_tao]
    #23927472 - 12/14/16 07:51 PM (7 years, 1 month ago)

15 amps may be way to much for that cord.


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