The Marinco shore power cable has become gummy/sticky and now leaves black marks on the deck. I washed it with degreaser but no improvement. Not sure I should use mineral spirits or other solvent. Maybe just old...any suggestions other than buying new?
Shore power cable
- Thread starter jimwalz
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try kleen strip paint brush cleaner on it it does wonders on bumpers and fenders...you can get it at the ace hardware store about 9 dollars or so for a qt...make sure you have it unplugged when cleaning it
Just spray it with a fresh coat of vinyl paint. Buy the spray can stuff for vinyls and fabric not just vinyl paint. Will work and look like new! Chief
Jim,
Everything dies, people, animals, insects & shore-power chords. Apex was right in time to change, both weather, salt air & U/V breaks down any petroleum based product over time.
I have a new chord to replace mine & will do so when I find a less fortunate skipper that needs one in better shape than what he has now.
CR.
Everything dies, people, animals, insects & shore-power chords. Apex was right in time to change, both weather, salt air & U/V breaks down any petroleum based product over time.
I have a new chord to replace mine & will do so when I find a less fortunate skipper that needs one in better shape than what he has now.
CR.
After reading about the antiquated shore power connector standard over on MainSail's forum, I would use this as an omen to replace everything with a Smart Plug.
http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=159471
http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=159471
Here's a few TEMPORARY maintenance tips which may give you a few more years out of your cord.
http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=1117353&highlight=cord
http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=1117353&highlight=cord
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Why spend money on something that is inherently unsafe and failing at the same time? If you keep your boat at a slip plugged in unattended, this upgrade should be at the top of your list.
Thanks, all, for suggestions! Lots of options. Had not considered the recommendation in the lengthy link regarding replacement and upgrade.
Jim,
Manmade products degrade in-time because of natures effects.
Spend $90.00 dollars and your problem SHOULD go away.
CR
Manmade products degrade in-time because of natures effects.
Spend $90.00 dollars and your problem SHOULD go away.
CR