a related useful skill for cable storage:Exactly the same setup- ditched the orange cable drum and use Duck cover. I read that it's better for the cable
Ha ha love it - "videos you would never expect to be watching, until you have a camper van"
Just had a good look at the ehu. I lubricated the plug with some silicon grease, it didn't make much difference.
I’ll have a look at this, thanks. Maybe the same is happening with my blue lever.
Yes, that's right. However, on some sockets, you have to lift the lid of the plug to release it.
That’s very useful, thanks for that link. The first method made easy work of coiling my long heavy tough leads cable, which has always been a struggle. Always something new to learn.
Had another look when I removed the plug today and as AlanC said the easiest way to get it out is lift the flap of the plug up manually. It has a bit of resistance when lifting it up.
Does this push on and pull off easily?
Mine is a 72 plate, not used for the first 6 months as it was a demonstrator and it's just as hard. As you say the panel flexes when you are wiggling it around to get it out (and in). I've put silicon on mine, it didn't make much difference. On this thread people are saying about the little blue lever's not that good at lifting the flap. Mine flap has definitely up out of tha way. Maybe a bit of strategic sanding might help.
I was thinking maybe silicon or even spray oil, but sounds like that's no help.
So it’s the contacts that are stiff not the plastic fit? I had always assumed it was the plastic that made mine hard to plug and unplug.
I’d imagine sanding might increase the friction/ stiction. Try Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl Conditioner spray. It works for us - spray onto a cloth and rub over the contact areas. I reapply every few trips, takes seconds. Also good for the pop top roof hatch sliders.
Thank you, I'll go get some of that and give it a go. Good shout on the pop top hatch sliders too - we've got the knack of folding the excess and sliding but it takes 3 hands. Reckon it would help the under-sink doors slide easier too?
Makes sense, the last thing you would want is loose electrical connections and heat build up. I'll keep lubricating it regularly. Thanks
The main reason I started buying this stuff many years ago was to condition door seals. But I’ve since found other good applications. One not to copy though is cleaning rubber floor mats! A lovely finish but lethally slippy
How bizarre, the company ducksback are 3.2 miles from my house !
One question regarding applying a thin layer of this stuff to electrical connectors, are you providing a layer that’s not electrically conductive, thus causing a potential fire risk?The main reason I started buying this stuff many years ago was to condition door seals. But I’ve since found other good applications. One not to copy though is cleaning rubber floor mats! A lovely finish but lethally slippy
So are we lubing the metal 3 pin contacts or the blue casing? I'm confused....
This thread suggests some people are doing otherwise.
There are specific lubricants for sliding electrical contacts and Silicone , an insulator is not one of them.
Yep, this is what I did thunk.
Right, so first we're lubing, then confusion if its the electrical contacts (which I doubt) or the blue casing, and now we don't need to.
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