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For everyone reading this into the future,
two comments... (not directed at you Joey, I just practice typing for the future)
First - If and when a FLEX tool breaks it's the exception not the rule. These are the Mercedes-Benz of polishers. The if and when a tool breaks it can often be traced back to a non-tool reason. See my next comment.
Second - Talking to Chris Metcalf, he said the MOST common cause for failure of any of the electronic parts inside ANY tool, be it a FLEX, DeWALT, Porter Cable, fill-in-the blank, it's due to using too wimpy of an extension cord. And Chris says from his experience in this industry he sees guys using cheap extension cords with to small of gauge wire all the time.
In fact it is such a problem that FLEX took the proactive step to introduce their own heavy gauge extension cord to,
A: Solve the problem.
B: Educate the public
In fact, I have an article on this... (yeah I know, sometimes even I can't believe I have an article on extension cords)
Sneak Peak! FLEX 50 Foot Heavy Duty Extension Cord - Tool Insurance and Power Efficiency
The problem
If you use to light of gauge wiring in and extension cord the wire itself hinders the flow of electricity to the tool. This can harm the electrical components inside the tool and cause these components to burn out. The cord itself will get hot due to the impedance of electricity flow. In fact, you should NEVER feel heat or warmth coming from your extension cords when using FLEX tools. If you do this is sign that the cord is too light duty for the tool.
The solution
A heavy duty extension cord that uses a minimum of 12 AGW wire. The longer the cord the more important it is for the cord to use 12 AGW wire. The FLEX 50' Heavy Duty 12 AGW Extension Cord is the solution FLEX offers all their tool customers to protect their tool investment while providing the correct flow of electricity to the tool.
So when you invest in high quality, high dollar tools, include in your budget some funds for the appropriate heavy gauge extension cord. It will protect your tool investment.
On Autogeek.com
FLEX 50 ft. 12/3 SJTW HD Extension Cord
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