I placed only one thermocouple; I had no special reason for placing it there, except that that approximates the location of the scorch in the first pic.
The temp climbed to 90 degrees pretty quickly after I started the test. After about 45 minutes, it was at 108. An hour later, 110. While I did not graph this out, it does appear that the temp had pretty well stabilised.
"Everyone has opinions...but data makes yours stand apart." This test was just an attempt to get some data. I wouldn't want to make a general concusion until I have a little more.
But...it sure looks like the theory that coiling the cord causes some magical super-heating of the cord is on it's way to the dust bin.
Can multiple layers of cord act as an insulator? Sure....we just don't know if this is a problem that needs addressing. Yet...
