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    Flex watt

    I ordered some flex watt the other day along with the cords and metal clips from the bean farm and forgot to order the plastic caps that cover the metal clips and was wondering if i really need them .Was thinking about just using electric tape ..what do you think? Thanks
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    Re: Flex watt

    Quote Originally Posted by Marc from CT View Post
    I ordered some flex watt the other day along with the cords and metal clips from the bean farm and forgot to order the plastic caps that cover the metal clips and was wondering if i really need them .Was thinking about just using electric tape ..what do you think? Thanks
    Electric tape is fine. Just make sure that the clips are covered completely and the tubs aren't rubbing against it.

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    Re: Flex watt

    Yeap, just wrapped up any metal part nicely and you should be safe.

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    I took the plastic caps off mine and wrapped with electrical tape with no ill effects, so you should be good!
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    You really don't need anything over them. As long as the clips are away from anything touching them.
    BUT it is a wise idea to cover them to cover yourself. It's better to be safe then sorry. Electrical tape will do fine.

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    Re: Flex watt

    Quote Originally Posted by MitsuMike View Post
    You really don't need anything over them. As long as the clips are away from anything touching them.
    BUT it is a wise idea to cover them to cover yourself. It's better to be safe then sorry. Electrical tape will do fine.
    You really don't need covers on your electrical outlets and circuit breaker box either.

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    Re: Flex watt

    Quote Originally Posted by spitzu View Post
    You really don't need covers on your electrical outlets and circuit breaker box either.
    TOTALLY different. But does your smart a** remark make you feel special? Hope so because you don't NEED to do it. Will it be helpful? Yes. Like I already said and i would recommend it.
    Last edited by MitsuMike; 12-13-2010 at 07:22 PM.

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    Re: Flex watt

    Quote Originally Posted by MitsuMike View Post
    TOTALLY different. But does your smart a** remark make you feel special? Hope so because you don't NEED to do it. Will it be helpful? Yes. Like I already said and i would recommend it.
    I don't really see how it's different at all. Care to enlighten me?

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    Re: Flex watt

    Quote Originally Posted by spitzu View Post
    I don't really see how it's different at all. Care to enlighten me?
    It is very different. Electrical outlet's and breaker's arent exposed even without their covers. Yes, if you go digging for some loose wire or unprotected insides to the casing your going to get zapped, but even then electrical tape will do the job.

    He was merely defending himself, as your post is entirely non-beneficial in any way whatsoever. You dont need to put outer body work on a car either, but for functionality and longevity, it is essential that you do have one. That doesnt mean you have to use the one standardized one.

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    Ultimately, I think its pretty dumb that they dont just add the caps to the price and include them with the product.

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    Re: Flex watt

    The covers are there for a reason, and it's not for functionality or longevity. It's simply not wise to leave live wires exposed anywhere in the house, especially in an area where you're going to have daily contact. I don't even know why it was mentioned as a possibility.

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