How to Repair a Cut Extension Cord

For this extension cord wiring repair, all you lot demand is a new plug!

Introduction

If you accidentally cut your extension cord or power tool string, save it by adding a new plug and receptacle to the two pieces; a safer solution than a splice.

Tools Required

Materials Required

  • Heavy-duty replacement plug with strain relief clench
  • Heavy-duty replacement receptacle with strain relief clamp

Prepare for a Damaged String

Accidentally cut your good, heavy-duty extension string? Replacement cords are expensive, and you can salve money by simply repairing it. Instead of splicing, add a new plug on the piece of the string with the receptacle and a new receptacle on the slice of the string with the plug.

Project stride-past-step (3)

Stride i

Cord Repair

Technically, you lot're not supposed to splice extension cords. Even if you solder the wires, wrap each wire with electrical tape and encase the whole splice in estrus shrinkable tubing, it nonetheless won't accept the abrasion resistance of a new string. Plus, it's not permissible under the National Electrical Code.

Pace 2

Make Two Cords From One

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Instead of splicing, if both sections are long enough to be worth saving, just purchase a high-quality plug and receptacle and make ii cords out of one. Add a new plug on the piece of the string with the receptacle and a new receptacle on the piece of the string with the plug.

Originally Published: December 14, 2022