Power Cord Burn-In

While a computer is a decent alternative if a fridge or chest freezer is unavailable, there really isn't much of a comparison. When the fridge compressor kicks in, it is drawing substantially more than any computer will, and, as a result it will burn in a cord much more effectively. At least that is my experience having burned in cords on a fridge that I had thought had been previously fully burned in on a computer and then on various pieces of equipment (amps, line conditioners, CD players) for 6 months or more.

With my EnergyStar reefer, it's *off* much, much more than it's on. Typical of any reefer, except very old models. My little countertop microwave will, in 45 minutes, pull the same current as the reefer in 24 hours.

Unless you believe the light stays on, IMO reefers are not the way to go; unless you're in your '20's and have unlimted time. Even then, mine only does 50W per hour on a 24 hour cycle.

I use the washing machine and vacuum cleaner. For the best big amp run, those electric space heaters work best; though they'll ding your electric bill mightily. I follow up w/ a few days on the Hagtech Frycleaner.

PC burn-in is more a function of insulative dielectric potential stabilization (oh brother). Cheap PCs using nylon or PVC insulation have more "curing" to do than those using air or fluorocarbons. That said, curing can be done electrically or thermally (hint). A bientot par Grenoble, Ernest.

Power cords do not need burn in. It is that simple.

Scottht,

Maybe the power cord that you have tried did not needed burn in, but mine sure did.

Richard