Just realized how many guys skip checking their extension cords for damage

Found a report from a safety group that said over 40% of job site electrical fires start with a bad cord. I pulled mine out of the truck and saw the jacket was cracked right near the plug. Anyone else make a habit of checking these before each job?

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hayden72019h ago

Come on, that's just fear mongering. Most cords are fine unless you're really abusing them. I've used cracked ones for years with zero issues.

chen.phoenix18h ago

Ever have a cord spark or get really hot? I had a cheap phone charger melt the plastic near the plug after the outer coating split. Replacing it felt a lot safer than hoping nothing would go wrong.