# Charging cord missing one blade

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-cord-missing-one-blade/28168>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [August 5, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-cord-missing-one-blade/28168 "2024-08-05T12:47:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 5, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-cord-missing-one-blade/28168/2 "2024-08-05T14:42:41Z")

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**You are not the first with this issue**  
From the archives -

> [@Melted Exterior Charging Inlet Cord - Need to replace](https://community.electricforum.com/t/melted-exterior-charging-inlet-cord-need-to-replace/26408):
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> I plugged in my 2013 GEM E2 the cord got knocked sideways and started to burn the plug. I need to replace it now. It unplugged and I have the image attached. Anyone know what this part is? And if so where to find that plug? Is there a marine equivalent?

This one looks pretty dang close.

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**Alt 1** - If you have a Marine/RV outfitter close by, You can usually find a bulkhead connector that will wire onto your own cable.

**Why did yours fail?** - Do some detective work  
Why did that connector pull out in the first place? Most likely because it was tarnished or corroded, (therefore not making good contact, → It heated up). It was time to change it anyway.

**Don’t stop there** -  
What usually happens is the other half if this party gets ignored(the cord end coming from your house). If one gets hot, the other one is melted and probably needs changing too. Inspect it closely. If it is 12ga (or better → 10ga), consider cutting off the cheap molded plug on your charge cord and replacing that too.

**Up your game?**  
What you might also consider is stepping away from the 15a household plug entirely. It is the weak point in the charge system. A 20a construction/marine/RV twist lock is a much better choice.

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