Shield For Electrical Plug

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Joankelsy Active Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	Shield For Electrical Plug 12/12/2007 8:19 AM
	What material is best for placing on end of an appliance plug? They used to sell a small disk with two holes made of a composite in hardware stores. I wish to create something that resists heat, yet can shaped in its manufacture. Will be using UL approved fabricator. Recently read about thermoset. Is this suitable for making a thin yet strong shield? Thank you.
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Bill Guru Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clemson, South Carolina Posts: 1722 Good Answers: 18	#1 Re: Shield For Electrical Plug 12/12/2007 8:50 AM
	Thermoset refers to any plastic that when melted and cooled does not melt again, such as Bakelite, which has been used in electrical insulators as well as other things. The disks you refer to are made of paper and phenol resin and are manufactured by punching them out of a sheet. __________________ We have met the enemy and he is us . . . Walt Kelly
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Joankelsy Active Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	#2 In reply to #1 Re: Shield For Electrical Plug 12/12/2007 9:12 AM
	Thank you so much. Sometimes you just need to know what the questions are. The quotes you folks come up with are great. Mind if I use a few on my blog? www.driveucrazy.com has a "Who Said That" section.
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Bill Guru Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clemson, South Carolina Posts: 1722 Good Answers: 18	#5 In reply to #2 Re: Shield For Electrical Plug 12/12/2007 9:46 AM
	Feel free to use Walt Kelly's quote -- I think it's part of American culture know and categorized as "public." It came from a "Pogo" comic strip years ago in which Pogo and one or more of his pals were walking through the forest and found trash littering the area. __________________ We have met the enemy and he is us . . . Walt Kelly
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Joankelsy Active Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	#7 In reply to #1 Re: Shield For Electrical Plug 01/21/2008 9:32 AM
	Thank you for comment. Have been to a plastics manufacturer in New England to have a prototype made for a product. They educated me regarding parts for the newer electric project. Your reply helped me to ask the right questions. Thank you. While I have your attention: Can you tell me about the surge protector which can be placed at the source of electricity coming into the house? Some years ago, I was told that if you turn lights off and on, say within one half hour, your electricity consumption is boosted each time you turn on the switch. Has this been corrected? I write about the problem, if there is still a problem, on my blog www.driveucrazy.com. (Just do not want to look like an idiot.) Wonder if the surge protector could correct this and also prevent bulbs from frying, as occured recently with an energy saver bulb in my basement. Sorry this is so long. Thank you for your time. Joankelsy
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TVP45 Guru Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4448 Good Answers: 143	#3 Re: Shield For Electrical Plug 12/12/2007 9:12 AM
	I think you're talking about the cover that you placed over the do-it-yourself wiring of a plug. If you're making appliance cords, why not use molded ones? And, what is a UL approved fabricator? __________________ "Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." Elwood P. Dowd
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Joankelsy Active Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	#4 In reply to #3 Re: Shield For Electrical Plug 12/12/2007 9:30 AM
	I was just trying to find out if the Bakelite type material was good for my purposes. The UL "approved fabricator" refers to a manufacturer who makes products with knowledge of UL approved items. [the words are in quotes as I did not know how else to put the question.] And yes, I do intend to use molded ones...of my design.
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Jaguar Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 940 Good Answers: 28	#6 In reply to #4 Re: Shield For Electrical Plug 12/13/2007 5:39 PM
	Silicone is nice and is good to about 550 F. I don"t know what UL thinks of it, but it is moldable, flexible, and can be had in various durometers. Take a look at various kitchenware for samples. __________________ Nothing exceeds like excess.
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