"5 dollar leviton outlet Joe General Contractor buys at Home Depot."
Ah, I think you're a little high with that 5 dollar quote on the outlet, try about .50 for the el cheapo's the one's most prevelently used. For 5 bucks you can buy a decent commercial grade outlet receptacle, not hospital grade but sure better than the el cheapo model. This should be the FIRST thing changed out prior to a serious investment in power cords. Hell if the cord is too heavy on the end the line bus grips may not hold and cause arcing.
Ah, I think you're a little high with that 5 dollar quote on the outlet, try about .50 for the el cheapo's the one's most prevelently used. For 5 bucks you can buy a decent commercial grade outlet receptacle, not hospital grade but sure better than the el cheapo model. This should be the FIRST thing changed out prior to a serious investment in power cords. Hell if the cord is too heavy on the end the line bus grips may not hold and cause arcing.