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Wed, 17 February 2010 08:43

RobbieNuke
Messages: 66
Registered: October 2006
Location: Baltimore

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Can anyone suggest a quality 3-prong power cord for Kustom amps that is as long (or longer) as well as having the built-in clip on the plug to secure the loose end onto itself after being wrapped around the cord retainers on the back panel? This would be as a replacement/upgrade for the original stock 2-prong power cords. I think the original cord is 18AWG. Going to 16 AWG, along with the ground wire, may make it too thick to use the original grommet/clamp where it enters the chassis.

[Updated on: Mon, 12 April 2010 12:43]

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Re: robbienuke [message #13019 is a reply to message #13016]

Wed, 17 February 2010 12:01

C4ster
Messages: 686
Registered: June 2001
Location: Mukwonago, WI (Milwaukee...

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Believe it or not, the best place to buy a new power cord is at your local vacuum cleaner dealer. Bissell uses a long grounded cord for their carpet steam cleaners with the clip. It is also a good gauge that will fit in the existing cord restraint.
Conrad

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Re: robbienuke [message #13023 is a reply to message #13016]

Wed, 17 February 2010 12:33

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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Some of the long cords on throw away vacumes are the best part!

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Re: robbienuke [message #13030 is a reply to message #13023]

Wed, 17 February 2010 22:45

oren hudson
Messages: 274
Registered: March 2008
Location: Gastonia, NC

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A little over a year ago, I bought exactly what you're looking for based upon information from a fellow Kustom forum member. It's for a steam cleaner/vacuum. I bought it from Vacuums24X7.com. It's exactly like the original Kustom except for being plenty long - 40 feet. Of course you can size it to need. The part is #FA-40f3PRCORD. The cost was $25.99 plus $5.99 shipping for a total of $31.98. They're located in Ashburn, VA and the phone number is 703-729-6622. There you go. Cool

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Re: robbienuke [message #13041 is a reply to message #13030]

Thu, 18 February 2010 23:55

C4ster
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Mukwonago, WI (Milwaukee...

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That was my suggestion, but I have found the same thing at a local vacuum repair store for $16 without shipping. A little legwork hepls now and then.
Conrad

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Re: robbienuke [message #13045 is a reply to message #13041]

Fri, 19 February 2010 09:00

oren hudson
Messages: 274
Registered: March 2008
Location: Gastonia, NC

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Yea Conrad, I did that first, but only found 1 that fit the criteria. It was perfect except that it was a dark green color and I wanted black. Still a good source, particularly since the guy gave the green cord because it was on a broken machine. Cool

[Updated on: Fri, 19 February 2010 09:00]

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