No, haven't done that and not even heard of it to be honest. Any links that might assist? I've rewired cords before without problems, wife tears em more than makes sense. Would I be making sure the cord is not too small or something?
You should be good.
Going through the list mentioned earlier:
1. Clean - Anything like dirt or oil that gets in the way can decrease the amount of connection which will make it harder for current to flow. (increased resistance)
2. Corrosion-free - Same as above.
3. Mechanically-solid - A solid connection decreases resistance by maximizing the amount of surface area contact.
Some people suggest using the "pull method" (hold the wire and pull on the QD) to test if a Quick Disconnect crimp is solid -- if the QD pulls off, re-crimp with a new QD.
I suggest using the "twist method" (hold the wire and try to twist the QD 1/4 turn) -- if the wire turns inside the QD re-crimp the QD.
4. Low-resistance (<2 ohms) - The resistance check is just a final quality control check to make sure that the power wiring connections are all good from the wall socket plug to the power supply.
To do the check:
- Unplug the cab from the wall socket
- Set the power rocker switch to the closed (on) position
- Set your meter to ohms
- Put one lead on the "hot" wall plug prong and the other lead on the power supply "hot/black" terminal. Check the reading.
- Put one lead on the "neutral" wall plug prong and the other lead on the power supply "neutral/white" terminal. Check the reading.
- Put one lead on the "ground" wall plug prong and the other lead on the power supply "ground/green" terminal. Check the reading.
Resistance converts electrical power into heat.
Too much can result in a runaway reaction.
More resistance causes more heat, which leads to more corrosion and/or decreased mechanical contact due to metal expansion, which leads to more resistance that causes more heat . . .
Scott