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    summer6726 Posts: 12, Reputation: 1
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    May 8, 2007, 04:07 PM
    Outlet plug
    After vacuming, I've noticed the cord is warm when I unplug it from the outlet... what the heck does that mean?? Thanks, Christine:cool:
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    May 9, 2007, 02:57 AM
    The heat is due to the amp load and the inherent loose connection of the plug in the outlet. Warm is OK, just needs to be monitored. If the plug gets hot, then the outlet is too loose and needs to be changed.
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    May 13, 2007, 05:00 PM
    Thank you! I will keep an eye on it. Christine
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