How To Replace An Extension Cord End
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- čas přidán 8. 04. 2022
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In this video, Shannon shows you how to replace the damaged end of an extension cord. If your cord end is frayed, broken, wires exposed or more, it may be unsafe and needing replacement or repair.
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Super helpful! My brother "fixed" the cord but it shorted. When I took it apart, I saw he had wrapped the copper around the screw instead of sticking it between the plates. Now it works!!
The white fiberglass strength yarn are for strength increase and water absorant.
I work in the cable industry.
Great instructional video.
I went nuts trying to figure out how to wrap the wire around the screws…finally watched your video and duhhhh, it goes straight into a slot, not around the screw! Just didn’t know, so thank you!!
Thank you! My 100' outdoor extension cord just had a female end go bad. You just saved me a lot of money!
Just before the step at 0:56, get eyes on the other end. Make sure' it ain't still in the wall and that you're cutting the correct one. Like, REALLY, double-check. :)
Shockingly good tutorial.
Thank you very helpful and saved money instead of buying a new cord.
I've personally found your forum very helpful. I went from knowing nothing about fixing things around the house to being able and confident to do things without paying professionals big bucks, thanks to you and those who are active in your forum. As always, another useful video.
Cool, thanks!
I really liked your casual comment about making sure the plug is not attached to the wall socket when doing the repair. Having forgotten to do that in the past, I received immediate feedback. have a great day.
I used to be the jerk that had cut then ends off of cords that didn't meet code on our job sites. Nicks in the insulation and missing ground pins where the two stand out reasons. I don't know how many times it was mentioned at safety meetings, but 2 or 3 times a week Id have somebody pissed when I unplugged their cord and cut the plug end off (after a verbal warning) so that it couldn't be used. Never lost an argument though, because I could kick em off the job for non compliance if I felt it ness. Nice to see someone show had easy it is to make a cord compliant as well as SAFE.
You are saving and others from injury and death!!
As usual, Shannon comes through with the video I didn't know I needed on a Saturday morning.
Perfect tutorial. Much appreciated
THANK YOU! Applying one of those ends is pretty much common sense, but there are a lot of little details in your demonstration and explanation that one would not necessarily pay attention to on one's own... And your presentation and delivery manner/clarity is FAR better than about 99% of what I ever look to CZcams to have an explanation of. GREAT!
Glad it was helpful!
I really appreciate your videos, you've saved me lots of money. Thank you so much.
Now you have to do a double receptacle box with cord and plug. Great vid. Cheers
Had to do that with one of my cords. I got them used for cheap. Last owner taped the cord and it worked for awhile. I melted the tape using it for a space heater in my basement when I had to dry my floor boards. I was as safe as I could be doing something inherently unsafe. Made sure to check on the cord often probably would have been fine if I didn't bump the cord
What a coincidence, I just made a 5-15P to L14-30R for my small inverter generator and transfer switch.
Shannon, I would cut the sheath more and cut the hot wire to be a little bit short than the neutral and ground. I would also clamp the cable first and close the housing later, so I can leave some loose wires twisted inside.
Thank you, such a simple repair and very helpful. It made it seem accessible to my skill level.
Great to hear!
I found this video electrifying !
You found it... watt?
Loved the bloopers! (And the main content, of course.)
Stripper hole ?!? Hey, Shannon, ain’t this a family channel?
But seriously, great video as usual. By the looks of your cord I thought it might have been a 12 gauge but as you said, always good to read the gauge on the sheathing.
When unsure, I always start at gauge 12 hole and switch to 14 if unsuccessful.
Great instructions. Thank you.
Great video! Wish I watched it before I chucked my cord last month … lol
Always great to have a dosage of electrical empowerment on early Saturday morning, 🙂 Great clip & appreciated...
Thank you!
Thank you sir!
Those fibers around the conductors are to add some bulk as well as tensile strength (like a rope). They have a powdery chalk or talc in there too so the conductors can slide around within the sheath which helps reduce kinks, curls, twists, etc. in the cord.
Thanks Aaron!
Interesting. I always thought the powder was some type of fire retardant! That makes sense. I hate when cords and hoses get all twisted up....
The bloopers are awesome
Omg 😳 finally I watching new video soon as possible
Thanks for the video is was very helpful.
You're welcome!
Thank you.
Very good video..
Wow thank u
love the bloopers 😂
Ya, been there, done that to several cord ends. While I like the receptacle you put on, make sure to tape up the back end where the wires enter in. That way no "objects" will find their way in there. It also keeps out moisture.
That clamp at the back really will not let anything in and if moisture gets in its too wet out to be using it IMO.
OHSA requires all plugs on a job to have lit female ends. Never seen them enforce it, but it's a requirement. You should consider locking contractor ends if you're considering multiple cord together. Great vid!
Home owners do not need to follow those regulations however.
We must follow the notion that a lit end means energized, but a non lit end does NOT mean unenergized.
Some of you actually watch to the end and see the BLOOPERS....most of you will note so your missing out! 🤣
What a coincidence. It turns out this is the one and only thing I’m good at
White white Silver screw
Green screw ground wire
Black hot wire brass screw
Great job. Were you able to salvage the leftover female end?
No the cord was frayed right at the plug in this case but if the damage was further away you could .
Tomorrow I have to replace some of the sub flooring in my mothers bathroom and the part that I have to replace is where the toilet is do you have a video that shows how to replace that black piping that your toilet connects to or the flange in the flange goes into the septic tube
Nothing specific to that .
@@HouseImprovements ok thank you for the reply
A square (Robertson) drive is good but the proper tool to use to tighten those screws is called an ECX.
Yes, but the average person does not have those bits.
Are there any extension cord ends that actually look good after they’re on your cord, like the factory ones?
Not really
Where do you purchase your cord ends (male and female)?
Many many places have them, all big box store building supply places, Walmart, Canadian Tire, anything like that.
Most after market ends are not weather resistant. Unless you can find a weather resistant end, once repaired they are good for indoor use only. Otherwise OSHA gets upset.
Homeowners are not bound to OSHA regs.
@@aaron74 Good thing too. Otherwise I'd have to guard my table saw.
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I'm surprised they haven't made repair ends that have an indicator light when they're energized? That is a good way to upgrade a crappy extension cord, so you'd think it's a no-brainer they'd have such a thing. Maybe they do and I haven't noticed it yet. Edit: I watched the rest of your vid and you said they do exist but but cost a fortune! No wonder I haven't noticed it. Ha ha ha
Yup ,they are out there for sure.
I just buy a new cord 😂
@@cavsomecadence6117
I’m poor but I do get a veterans discount at lowes 🤣
You probably haven't priced extension cords in a while.....price a 10gauge 100 footer.....
well I am going to save you a lot of money now!
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I’ve repaired garden hoses before. But I’m a little chicken when it comes to electric ⚡️
@@MrWhitelightning73 You can do this, it's pretty easy. It's actually very similar to a garden hose repair!
I effing hate waiting for the ads and I don't pay any attention to any of them so they're a waste
Without the adds this would not be free information for you to watch.
Waste of time since you don't explain as you go which wires are which ground Hot
I explain exactly what wire goes to which screw. FYI black =hot, White =neutral, Green= ground
Great instruction, thanks.