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       #Post#: 27331--------------------------------------------------
       Airplane Ride Catches Fire, Then Collapses.
       By: Tadfafty Date: July 13, 2020, 12:52 am
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       I finished building an airplane ride from erector sets. I
       plugged the motor in, and to my surprise the cord caught fire
       (with a blue flame :o). I unplugged the cord. about 8 seconds
       later the top of the ride fell off.
       #Post#: 27377--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Airplane Ride Catches Fire, Then Collapses.
       By: Nick Date: July 13, 2020, 10:11 pm
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       Should have belted it up to an engine instead  ;)
       Any chance of a video?  ;)  Glad you're safe!
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       Re: Airplane Ride Catches Fire, Then Collapses.
       By: Tadfafty Date: July 14, 2020, 1:24 am
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       Well I have a photo of the motor.
       [attachimg=1]
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       Re: Airplane Ride Catches Fire, Then Collapses.
       By: Steam Technology Date: July 14, 2020, 6:25 am
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       Glad that you are still here to tell the tale.
       The lead should have an earth pin and wire as the metal of the
       motor is exposed. Your safety switch or Rcd rccb or earth
       leakage device (not sure wht you call them over there) will not
       work without an earth.
       If there was an earth your Safety switch would have tripped long
       before any flames.
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       Re: Airplane Ride Catches Fire, Then Collapses.
       By: Hero Date: July 14, 2020, 7:37 am
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       Over here, it's a GFI (ground fault interruptor). Great for
       outdoor outlets, where things can get wet. Mandated for
       bathrooms and similar areas where I live.
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