Magnito light cable shorting

Nerfherder

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So this happened to me but I didn't realize this is a thing... quite dangerous as many of us are using these for loadshedding:
Here is an article about the failure:

htxt.co.za

You should check your Magneto light's cable, lest it pop while charging - Hypertext

A number of South Africans are finding that their Magneto lights are shorting or blowing up. The maker of these lights says it's because of wear and tear.
htxt.co.za htxt.co.za
and a thread on reddit !
There is a thread on reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/southafrica/comments/10ehjc0

I almost blew up my hand when I tried to pull the plug out of the wall and touched a part of the power lead that was worn away.


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I see in the article they have redesigned the plug but I don't think its going to stop these types of failures... the other thing is that I realised its impossible to get a two pin plug replacement. I had to replace this plug with a 3 pin and its not great because the plug is so heavy now.
 
Shoo my 2 are ancient still work, though they only get used now for when I'm out and about.
 
Yep I recently patched mine up as luckily I spotted the cable starting to fray a while ago...cut away the outer sheath and electric tape the sh*t out of the cable all the way to the twin plug! I have also told the SO to never push the cable + plug back into the space provided and have improvised some clips to keep the cable + plug at bay when carrying.
 
Replaced mine with 3 pin day one

Only cause I wasn't in the mood to go hunting for an adaptor every time I wanna charge it.
 
WOW
Saw one here at work last week
I could not believe how thin the cable was
Luckily the guy didnt get hurt but he did get shocked
Terrible 2 pin cable
Should be illegal
 
Nerfherder said:
So this happened to me but I didn't realize this is a thing... quite dangerous as many of us are using these for loadshedding:
Here is an article about the failure:

htxt.co.za

You should check your Magneto light's cable, lest it pop while charging - Hypertext

A number of South Africans are finding that their Magneto lights are shorting or blowing up. The maker of these lights says it's because of wear and tear.
htxt.co.za htxt.co.za
and a thread on reddit !
There is a thread on reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/southafrica/comments/10ehjc0

I almost blew up my hand when I tried to pull the plug out of the wall and touched a part of the power lead that was worn away.


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I see in the article they have redesigned the plug but I don't think its going to stop these types of failures... the other thing is that I realised its impossible to get a two pin plug replacement. I had to replace this plug with a 3 pin and its not great because the plug is so heavy now.
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Nerfherder said:
So this happened to me but I didn't realize this is a thing... quite dangerous as many of us are using these for loadshedding:
Here is an article about the failure:

htxt.co.za

You should check your Magneto light's cable, lest it pop while charging - Hypertext

A number of South Africans are finding that their Magneto lights are shorting or blowing up. The maker of these lights says it's because of wear and tear.
htxt.co.za htxt.co.za
and a thread on reddit !
There is a thread on reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/southafrica/comments/10ehjc0

I almost blew up my hand when I tried to pull the plug out of the wall and touched a part of the power lead that was worn away.


View attachment 1468421View attachment 1468423

I see in the article they have redesigned the plug but I don't think its going to stop these types of failures... the other thing is that I realised its impossible to get a two pin plug replacement. I had to replace this plug with a 3 pin and its not great because the plug is so heavy now.
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I swear we live in a simulation,. I got zapped last night and immediately cut the cord off so that it cannot be used again. That wire is super kak indeed.
 
AlphaJohn said:
Replaced mine with 3 pin day one

Only cause I wasn't in the mood to go hunting for an adaptor every time I wanna charge it.
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I'm thinking the real fix is that it should be using a grounded 3 pin cable... but obviously a better cable as well.

The trick here is that some people don't move these around, which is then a lot safer, the cable wont get frayed.
We use it as a lantern so its getting unplugged daily.
 
Nerfherder said:
The trick here is that some people don't move these around, which is then a lot safer, the cable wont get frayed.
We use it as a lantern so its getting unplugged daily.
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Yeah, no. Mine parks on top of the fridge 24/7

Bedroom/Lounge have lights from Mecer inverter. Not gonna run an extension on the floor to the kitchen.
 
AlphaJohn said:
Replaced mine with 3 pin day one

Only cause I wasn't in the mood to go hunting for an adaptor every time I wanna charge it.
Click to expand...

Can you still fit the 3 pin in the back of the light and close it?
 
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