k1vsk -
We were talking about current flowing though cables. It was mentioned that disconnecting a cable with current flowing deteriorates the cables end (it causes pitting and carbon build up) due the arcing.
There must be a problem with your lamp, because mine certainly doesn't arc at all. No current = no arc. It doesn't matter which end of the circuit is open as long as it's open somewhere no current will flow. Does just a little current flow when you plug in an shore cord with the boat breaker off? No.
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Originally Posted by k1vsk
WRONG!
We're not talking about current flowing on the cable. That has absolutely NOTHING to do with it.
The thread is about the cable ends arching thereby destroying the pins and the cable which occurs every time you connect/disconnect to a live plug..
If you don't believe me, do a simple experiment at home by plugging in a lamp (while shut off) to a socket slowly - you'll see the arch at the junction.
Believe it or not - your choice and I'm sure Marinco thanks you for not believing.
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