What is the gauge of the extension cord you are using and how long is it?
What is the gauge of the extension cord you are using and how long is it?
6 ft according to the package although I didn't measure it exactly--seems accurate.how long is the cord that is getting hot
It's not a GFCI in itself, but it is downstream of one. I'll split them and see.Try splitting things between both plugs in the receptacle and see if that helps.
Is it a GFCI receptacle?
A plug that is hot usually means a loose connection. Either the plug does not fit tightly in the receptacle or the loose connection is inside the plug (shoddy manufacturing) or inside the outlet box.