Tornado Power Cord 50′ 230V EU Plug 31070

Read this before ordering: this is the 230V export cord with a European plug. It is not the cord for a 115V North American machine, and it is the cord specified for the 230V export versions of these extractors. Part number 31070 is the genuine OEM 50 foot 230V cord.

Compatible Models for the Power Cord 50′ 230V EU Plug

This part is shared across a wide run of machines. On the Marathon 1200 family it is fitted to:

• Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained Carpet Extractor
• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 115V) — all series
• Tornado 98169 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 230V)
• Fits many other machines — call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm fitment for your machine.

If your machine is a 115V model on a North American supply, this is the wrong part and fitting it would be both useless and unsafe — the plug will not go into your outlet, and the cord is specified for a different voltage and current. The 115V cords are separate part numbers. Call us on 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will identify the right one.

If you are running a 230V export machine, this is the correct cord and the things worth knowing are the ordinary ones. Fifty feet is a long cord and the length is part of the specification: a cord of the same gauge but greater length drops more voltage, and a motor fed low voltage draws more current and runs hotter. Do not substitute a longer one.

Cords fail at the two ends and almost nowhere else. At the machine, the jacket splits where it flexes against the strain relief; at the plug, the conductors break inside the moulding from being pulled out of the wall by the cable. Both are invisible until the machine starts cutting out when the cord is moved.

Inspect the whole length for cuts and for crushing — a cord run over by the machine itself or by a trolley can have crushed conductors under an intact jacket. Any exposure of the inner insulation means replacement, not tape.

Fit with the machine unplugged, seating the strain relief properly and confirming with a firm pull that the cord cannot move relative to the housing. Note on availability: we are not able to show a firm price for this cord on the page — call us and we will confirm cost and lead time.

Browse every assembly for this machine on the Tornado 98168 Marathon 1200 parts hub, and see the manufacturer’s range at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the right cord for my machine?

Only if your machine is a 230V export model with a European plug. If you are running a 115V machine on a North American supply, this is the wrong part — the plug will not fit your outlet and the cord is specified for a different voltage. The 115V cords are separate part numbers; call 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number.

What machines does the power cord 31070 fit?

It is the cord specified for the 230V export versions of the Tornado carpet extractor range, including the 98168 family. Because voltage and plug type decide whether it is correct for your machine, call 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number before ordering rather than matching on model number alone.

Where do power cords normally fail?

At the two ends. At the machine the jacket splits where it flexes against the strain relief; at the plug the conductors break inside the moulding from the cord being used to pull the plug out. Both are invisible until the machine starts cutting out when the cord is moved. Crushing under an intact jacket is the third case.

How do I order the Power Cord 50′ 230V EU Plug (part# 31070) or get help?

You can add the Power Cord 50′ 230V EU Plug (part# 31070) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.