cleaning qbus enclosures

On Tue, 7 Aug 2001, McFadden, Mike wrote: Even slamming the door harder doesn't work. But Bill Pechter and Tony suggested using a watertight bulkhead fitting, and installing an outlet inside the dishwasher. But code requires a GFCI in "damp" locations. Those keep tripping in the dishwasher, so you have to tape down their reset button. BUt, ... If you use an 18 or 20 gauge extension cord, it's thin enough for the door to close, particularly if you use the two wire, not three wire kind (you can put an adapter on the inside end to plug your three wire plugs into the two wire extension cord). Since U.S. extension cords don't have fuses, you won't have to deal with those peskiy fuse blowing interruptions. If the cord is still too thick, take a knife and shave most of the insulation off. Then it'll fit.