Power Cord

[J.D.]

Hello,
what is recommended to clean the shore power cord that removes the discoloration while not damaging the cord surface material.
Thanks

 

[Boatsb]

A new cord.

If it's more than 5 to 7 years old replace it.

They age inside the insulation and will cause problems.

 

[ageless]

vinegar/soft scrub/ magic eraser

 

[SEVEN]

I use acetone to get the black marks off. Then soft scrub with a magic eraser then a couple of coats of 303 to protect it.

 

[Scarlett]

Just cleaned mine with oven cleaner, worked great.

 

[ian w]

Where are the best value power cords these days

 

[bostonhatteras]

Washing the outside cable jacket is great but does anyone maintain the male connections or inside the female end? I spray the inside of female end to overflowing multiple times a year with WD-40, which stands for Water Dispersant formula 40. Occasionally file the male connections to bright. Do this to the ships male shore power connectors too. I haven’t suffered an overheated/burnt connection in years. Tight screw collars and no water/salt inside will pay dividends on cord/receptacle life. If you come across an old cord with a metal screw ring on it, save that ring. The plastic rings are engineered obsolescence.

 

[ageless]

Where are the best value power cords these days

no such thing-- buy a Hubbell and just be done with it

 

[CGHOST4]

Boat Cleaner Pro, I have been using it on my cords for years.



Caesars Ghost
1980 58YF #472

 

[Dan Mapes]

Once cleaned up good with connections serviced a coat or two of mop-n-glo helps protect the cord.

 

[Guy Walters]

I second Boat Cleaner Pro. It is expensive but amazing stuff. You need to wear rubber gloves.
Guy