Lengthening a plug cable?

hampshirebabe

I want to lengthen the cable to my air fryer, it only needs to be another 6 inces or so, is there a simple way?

tonyh66

Simple? no. extension cord or take apart and change existing lead for longer one if it doesn't have security screws!

Kentish_Dave

If it’s securely attached at each end then heating and stretching it could work.

Failing that, no.

unforeseen

Kentish_Dave wrote: »

If it’s securely attached at each end then heating and stretching it could work.

Failing that, no.

You forgot the tongue in cheek icon.

McKneff

Kentish_Dave wrote: »

If it’s securely attached at each end then heating and stretching it could work.

Failing that, no.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

hampshirebabe

tonyh66 wrote: »

change existing lead for longer one if it doesn't have security screws!

Thanks, that sounds doable. The cable is much thicker than the cable for the toaster or microwave, is there a specific wire I need to look for?

whitegoods_engineer

Yes, it's called 'asking somebody who knows what they are doing to put a new cable on'.

Kentish_Dave

Given it only needs to be plugged in while in use, could a short extension lead not be the easiest fix here?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Protection-Extension-Socket-Indicator/dp/B00EAPZD0I/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=Extension+lead&qid=1565804430&s=gateway&sr=8-13

shaun_from_Africa

Kentish_Dave wrote: »

Given it only needs to be plugged in while in use, could a short extension lead not be the easiest fix here?

Personally, I don't think that an extension lead would be suitable as it would probably mean that it would be on a worktop and there's the possibility of it getting wet, especially if it's being used near to a sink or hob.

I would suggest that you go with whitegoods_engineer's advice and take the fryer along to someone who can safely replace the cable with a longer one of the correct specification.

Kentish_Dave

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

Personally, I don't think that an extension lead would be suitable as it would probably mean that it would be on a worktop and there's the possibility of it getting wet, especially if it's being used near to a sink or hob.

I would suggest that you go with whitegoods_engineer's advice and take the fryer along to someone who can safely replace the cable with a longer one of the correct specification.

Fair point.

OP, have you a child who could hold it up near the socket while it's frying?

DigForVictory

Finding, training, & monitoring the growth of said child is a chore (been there, washed those T shirts).

Honestly, you may as well shallow fry at a comfortable height.