max Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I have a power hedge trimmer which has a 3 amp plug on the end. In the past, it was quite happy to be connected to an extension lead which has a 13 amp plug on it. The trimmer one day decided it didn't want to work with the extension lead, nor any of the other 3 leads I have all with 13 amp plugs. Plug said trimmer directly into the mains and it's happy. Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatrajah Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Is there a reset button on the extension lead reel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 When you plug the extension in are you using the same mains socket as when you just plug the trimmer in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 If the trimmer has a moulded plug then the first line of action I would take would be to cut it off and put another on and try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttingedge Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Test the other 3 leads with something else plugged in to see if they are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossway Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Does any other device work with any/all 4 extension leads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Same socket each time, all extension leads work with other appliances in the same socket. Why would I cut off a perfectly good plug? Thanks everyone but the problem is not the leads or the mains, it's something to do with the trimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Same socket each time, all extension leads work with other appliances in the same socket. Why would I cut off a perfectly good plug? Thanks everyone but the problem is not the leads or the mains, it's something to do with the trimmer. So just to be clear - the trimmer works plugged into the mains. If you put an extension lead in the same mains socket, and then trimmer into the extension it doesn't work at all? And the extension lead is good for powering other things of a similar load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 So just to be clear - the trimmer works plugged into the mains. If you put an extension lead in the same mains socket, and then trimmer into the extension it doesn't work at all? And the extension lead is good for powering other things of a similar load? Correct Correct Correct - all 4 extension leads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesther Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Does seem strange. Is the trimmer working when the cord is rolled up and you're testing it but not when it's stretched when you're using it? Could it be a break in the trimmer cord? Check your trimmer for any possible visible cord damage. Sometimes when cords are not stretched you can get a contact and when they are stretched you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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