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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | esox50 - This is just a WAG (wild a$$ guess) based on the every limited information from you.
First- don't disassemble the charger. Doing that would quite likely void the manufacturer's warranty and/or you might create a new problem.
Second - Please understand that the great unknown here is the wiring in your house. If your house is very old, i.e. circa late 1800's to early 1900's and you could have "knob & tube" wiring you will need an electrician, However, I might be able to provide some addition guidance. Answer these questions
1. Is your outlet 3-prong? If yes go to question #4.
2. If your outlet is 2-prong. Are you using a 3-prong to 2-prong adapter at the outlet?
See these->
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/question110.htm
http://www.gov.ns.ca/enla/electricalsafety/esbadapterplugs.asp
3. If you are using a 3-prong to 2-prong adapter. Is the adapter connected to the outlet cover plate mounting screw? If not- connect it!
4. Go buy an electrical oulet/circuit tester, i.e., the kind with the indicating lights. (besides it a good thing to have around the house- mine travels with me on fishing trips) If you plug the electrical outlet/circuit tester into the 3-prong outlet or the 3-prong to 2-prong adapter at the 2-prong outlet. Does it indicate the outlet is properly wired?
If the outlet/circuit tester indicates a problem, you need the services of a licensed electrician.
5. Are you using a 3-prong extension cord? If not, go buy one!
6. If your extension cord is 3-prong. Is the male plug grounding pin intact (meaning it hasn't been cut or broken off)? If the grounding pin is missing go buy a new 3-prong extension cord. If you are mechanically/electrically inclined you might be able to replace the broken plug with a new 3 prong plug. If you are unsure as to how to do that-ask the guy/gal at the hardware store.
If you get this far and the problem is still there, you need an licensed electrician.
Because we are talking about safety. It's also a very good idea to buy a GFI extension cord for the boat, i.e., for your and everyone else's safety. Who know's if the dock outlets are properly grounded at that resort where you're staying.
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/e...
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