Even so, this cord is just two weeks old and I cant imagine it wearing through this quickly. I will admit that sometimes the cord will sometimes get bent sharply but never pinched. I have a theory but I'll mention it in a bit. I have to say the odds are long on the cat being the culprit but I won't rule it out.
Plus my last cord had the exact damage in the exact same spot. I do have a cat but she doesn't chew anything. No need to answer publicly.) It just doesn't look right.īottom line is that it doesn't look natural. Do you live with other people? Family members? Non-family members? Do they like you? (Rhetorical. Rodents, while fascinated with wires, have differently shaped teeth, and would leave different marks (at least that's my guess).ĭo you use your machine in a situation where the cord is pressed hard against something, like a chair side? Are there situations where the cord can be pinched? Have you ever closed it on anything? A cat or a ferret might make those, or perhaps a puppy. It almost looks cut or bitten.ĭo you have cats or a ferret? If those are tooth marks, they're sharp.
The split could be a matter of stressed vinyl, except the thicker portion shouldn't be split like that. They don't look as if they were made by a tool, but they're not natural. There are two puncture type marks, one at the very left side of the split, and one to its right in the lower segment. The curious thing is that it extends to the thicker insulation near the plug.
On one hand the split could be natural, as if the vinyl was stressed beyond its limit. To me, it looks like the cord is being bent hard at the plug. Is that a good assumption? I figure it is, but it's pretty odd damage so I need to ask. I'll assume you're not playing a game with us.