Hot Flex?

**termigator** · 05-03-2009, 10:59 PM

Is it normal for the Flex to get real hot during usage? I seem to feel a lot of heat coming from the Flex everytime I use it. Is that normal?

**Touchof Class** · 05-03-2009, 11:11 PM

What gauge extension cord are you using? i had the same problem until i bought a 12 gauge cord. They are a bit more expensive but will save the life of your equipment.

**termigator** · 05-03-2009, 11:14 PM

Don't know. I bought it a long time ago. I might just go ahead and get a new extension cord if that's the problem. The connector on the extension is pretty worn and the plug on the Flex won't stay in.

**Touchof Class** · 05-03-2009, 11:32 PM

Well i won't guarantee you that is the problem but i would definitely try out a new cord before doing anything with the Flex. They have a 50ft 12 gauge Husky cord for $41 at Home Depot right now. I bought one and love it as it solved all my over heating problems. Also if you need one that is longer than 50 feet i would go to a 10 gauge due to the longer cord. Hope this helps...i would hate for you to mess something as expensive as the flex up due to a faulty cord. Good luck!

**termigator** · 05-04-2009, 05:58 AM

I don't need 50 ft. Actually that will get in the way. I'll probably try 25 ft. or less. The Flex's cord is already pretty long too. Thanks for the feedback.

**ScottB** · 05-04-2009, 05:30 PM

make sure the backing plate is not coming into contact with frame nor the felt like material under it.

**Al-53** · 05-04-2009, 05:57 PM

If you plug will not fit tight in your extension..thats your problem...the worse the connection the more the machine has to draw...so it heats up..a bad plug causes resistance....

get a contractors grade 12 guage cord..12 should be fine if your only needing 25 feet....but..I would go the 50 foot for the future ...never know

Al

**termigator** · 05-04-2009, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

make sure the backing plate is not coming into contact with frame nor the felt like material under it.

Backing plate is not touching. I took the plate off and there were no signs of rubbing. BTW, I like your new avatar.

Originally Posted by Al-53

If you plug will not fit tight in your extension..thats your problem...the worse the connection the more the machine has to draw...so it heats up..a bad plug causes resistance....

get a contractors grade 12 guage cord..12 should be fine if your only needing 25 feet....but..I would go the 50 foot for the future ...never know

Al

Hope you're right. I got a new ext. cord from HD. Will find out tomorrow if that's the problem. Thanks.

**Blackthorn One** · 05-11-2009, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by termigator

I don't need 50 ft. Actually that will get in the way. I'll probably try 25 ft. or less. The Flex's cord is already pretty long too. Thanks for the feedback.

Keep the end where the cord plugs into the wall rolled up to 25 feet and hold it with electrical tape or tie wraps or something to keep the extra length of the 50 foot cord out of the way until you need it.