Here's a video showing how to replace an extension cord/power plug end while attempting to do it book perfect using a professional/specification grade plug. . .
Oh my gosh, I have been wondering why the wires are sometimes not aligned right for connectors, and I never knew there was a right side and a wrong side to put the connectors on. Thanks for that. Now it all makes perfect sense! I can't believe I didn't put that together before.
I've had an extension cord on my work bench for a couple years procrastinating until I watched your video and learned the brass screw is for the hot wire. Thanks
It's not something a person does everyday but it's good to know that broken cords receptacles can be fixed relatively easily. Once you do this once it's hard to forget or screw up. Just remember Black to Gold, White to Negative, and Green to Ground and you can't go wrong. You should always test the receptacles as well after your finish with a multimeter for continuity.
Very very helpful, for a female senior citizen, to do. I was getting ready to send mine back, because I thought I had ordered the wrong thing. The other tutorial I watched did not use the armor plug. I was very excited to find yours. Well no time to sit and chat, have to replace a plug.😁 Thank-you.
"I like to save these for a special occasion" Oh yeah totally I get what you mean 😂. What do you even do outside of youtube, Catus? HOW did you get to be so knowledgeable about all these tools? I'm always impressed with the level of information and content you put out.
In 1980 I new a guy who ran an electrical supply house he made up an extension cord for me. It is 12 gage with a fuel and oil resistant cover. One end had the hospital male end the other end had a single metal receptacle box with hospital receptacle and metal cover it's almost 2023 and it still looks and work like brand new.
Informative video! I learned a lot from what you spoke on, and from the comments here. I'm new at this so it wasn't too wordy for us newbies. Thank you for the instructions!
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Thank you for this. My cord not only has the paper around the insulation paper around the wires but exposed wires as well. Does this technique work the same or do i need to do something different?
I have used hospital grade outlets and receptacle for years. I get mine from savaged hospital equipment. ! I am also looks to make a 10 gauge extension cord. It is a little stiff price wize , but it will be good to have. Another soild video.
Yes Hospital whenever they remodel always seem to toss out all their old high grade receptacles and cord ends and they are definitely very nice quality and very positive retention. A 10 gauge extension cord is recommended especially for those 15 amp tools, really important if you plan on getting one of those hundred Footers
Interesting you brought up receptacle. I got 12 gauge extension cord, and it was warm to touch. I had to replace the receptacle, and it was cool. Difference was that original only has couple of contact points where as replacement was one wide piece. Browsing at harbor freight, some are only 2 contact (newer?) and some are full wide (older). Maybe that could be your review topic: receptacle contacts.
Why not use a combination head screwdriver on those terminals? I understand that the average joe won't have that tool normally but this may be the perfect time to expose them to its benefits. After all they are relatively inexpensive and sure makes life easier when doing electrical work. Anyway, good video and thanks for the info/insite!
if you use that method to strip the wire, give the cutters an eight or so of a turn. still very little risk of nicking a strand remians but the cutoff will remove much easier. I also like to hit the wires and all boots / seals / threads / strain reliefs with a bit of noox or silicone grease to head off water ingress
I just bought a used 220v dust collection system and the previous owner took the plug off to use on his new one. What kind of plug end should I put on it? Isn’t 240v more standard in the US? I am completely new to this, but trying to learn a bit so that I can repair this and get it running.
My swam cooler has a power box that goes to the swamp cooler and then I hooked like power cord to that box but he’s got red black green and white how do you hook it up to your Mail and
I have a machine that has a motor with a missing plug...it’s an industrial machine, the cable coming out of it has 4 wires inside it...wondering what plug end would I use for that one?
Good videos I'm plowing through them. Had to mention however that your comment on flat screwdrivers is the wrongest statement of all time. LOL. Philips are literally designed to resist camming flat head screws should be outlawed. New sub here.
Great job cat, maybe it's important to get the right end on an extension cord, matching the color of the cord and socket.The Hubbell plugs are the best but a box of ten is pricey. Now I have Bryant and the Legrand seam pretty good, good post sir
Thank you, yes the Hubbell's are expensive that's why I reserve them for special applications but many other brands are pretty nice but just aren't the same.
This makes a plug completely safe again? My portable washers grounding prong broke and we are opting to replace the plug rather than the entire washer. I just want to make sure that it’s safe as I’m both broke and do not wanna get electrocuted lol
I am not an electrician. we have standard cable with colors green/black/white. In the plug we see green screw for green(ground) so But I don't understand why not make the other one black and white(silver already). No confusion arises at all. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish silver and brass due to low light.
So I want to replace my cord for my vaccum. The vacuum I have said it takes 120v 10A. In the stores I can only find 125v and 15a replacement plug. Would I be able to use that to replace it?
In my country doesn't matter in which direction you put the null and phase.... only thing it matters is that the ground wire is in the middle, always.... why is in america not like this to avoid problems ?
I'm getting ready to do the same thing with the exact same plug, but my three wires are black and red and yellow. Trying to figure out where I should put them
Use the black wire for the wide slot or the wide slot or the wide prong use the red wire for the narrow slot or narrow prong And use the yellow for ground
It is only dangerous to use if it has a metal body and no ground as metal conducts electricity. Most modern hair dryers have a plastic body so a ground is not necessary. In essence, the ground is for safety.
I just bought a 50' 12/3 outdoor cord, which, according to the packaging is safe for 20 amps at 50' (or less). It has typical 3 wire 15 amp style plugs integral at both ends, which is to say both "power blades" oriented in the same direction, and parallel to one another. I need to cut it and add a replacement plug/receptacle (at each end of the cut) sufficient to allow for safe use without overheating the cord. I want make sure I can pass 20 amps, so it seems to me...just to be sure...I should use 20 amp plug/receptacle as replacements. But I can't find any using the conventional parallel layout...only the type with the two power plugs oriented ninety degrees to one another (indicative of a 20, vs 15 amp plug, I get that). Because the cord--out of the package--supposedly WILL pass 20 amps safely, using the conventional three prong layout, I ASSUME those plugs are safe for 20 amps (at that short length) too. And since they use the conventional 15 amp layout, I'll also assume conventional layout 20 amp replacements must exist too. But I can't find any. Suggestions or links perhaps? Thx.
You really should not put a 20 amp receptacle cord cap on a cord with a 15 amp male plug. Very few electrical items have 20 amp plugs, but still not correct.
heh I managed to shove an unsheathed metal plant tie into a broken guitar amp power cords broken ground pin hole. I may get electrocuted playing guitar
What I like to do is strip back a little more outer insulation , then I tie a half hitch knot (additional insurance for strain relief) then cut and strip conductors to proper length, then make-up connections. Sometimes, if time permits tinning wires is a good idea, and makes it easer to insert into plug.
Why don't you use a pin to connect the copper wire to the plug ? Or if not a pin.... why not solder the copper.... thus giving you the best contact possible...
I literally just cussed out my phone saying the same thing like OK I didn't ask about the brand of your pliers of any of that stuff just show how to connect the wires it's so simple just say it simple LOLOL
