How to Properly Replace a Power Plug/Cord End

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. . .

[@eCitizen1]

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.

[@mjbvideos57]

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

[@janphillipps2367]

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.

[@mattrsullivan]

Thx for the explanation of the narrow slot mapping to the hot lead. That was exactly what I needed for my unlabeled replacement.

[@jhscheppele2448]

You’re the first person that’s explained the male and female ends of a electrical cord. Excellent job

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

"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.

[@susanking5261]

Great video. I started with a shorter one but this one gave me great detail that the shorter ones do not. Thanks!

[@happycat0411]

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.

[@OnAMission925]

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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[@vee2thegee]

You talk so much bro. But you get straight to it and it’s very informative. Thanks boss

[@hardlyb]

I sometimes wet the ends with solder - helps me get it together.

[@averagealice8877]

Great explanation. Thanks for this video!

[@heavycmc]

You have earned a new subscriber. Thank you sir.

[@mychevysparkevdidntcatchfi1489]

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.

[@davidhamm5626]

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.

[@CatusMaximus]

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

[@nemo227]

It's an extra step but sometimes just melting a drop of solder to hold the strands together can make inserting them easier.

[@fiver-hoo]

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

[@jjflash2611]

Great, instructional video. Thanks for posting.

[@paulabes4220]

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.

[@timholsten]

The color of the screws indicates which wire goes in what Hole. You may also wish to tin the wires to help putting these together.

[@jasminestanley402]

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?

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

are the Harbor Freight ones ok

[@Frontseat_Driving]

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.

[@adamwe70]

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.

[@rbrth_official]

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?

[@glockisaac5570]

can anyone tell me if this can be used wit red black and blue wires? its for an LED light (high output for a boat)

[@giantleprechaun2350]

When a cord fails, how are you able to know which end is the one that needs to be replaced?

[@heatherteem6738]

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

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

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

[@CatusMaximus]

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.

[@Rick_Dunaway]

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!

[@jasonrhames6882]

You did a great job of explaining it to me, thanks.

[@syfodias-jedimaster]

Hello sir. What if once you finished it still not working? Everything was done according to video. The cable seems to be good no tears or nothing.

[@johnnydominguez4360]

What if you have a black or red or white in the ground how do you hook it up

[@anthonymarquez6493]

My dog chewed the power cord to an appliance while I was at work. I am going try this method of fixing the cord

[@asadb1990]

if you don't set boundaries with pets, they never learn.

[@estherjames6233]

Grate job thank for sharing 🙏💯🎊👍🎊

[@jenniferrodriguez-kelley5125]

Thank you now I can fix my ac window unit with a new plug in

[@TacticalThib]

that is a very nice cord what brand is it?

[@techgeek1162]

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.

[@nickfanzo]

What if the cord is from the 1950s and has no ground wires just a hot and a white neutral ? Just bypass the ground screw with nothing ?

[@johnnydominguez4360]

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

[@n9wox]

I prefer ends that don't have exposed screws for the strain relief.

[@dannyboy0155]

Great Instructions.

[@bricehussing7563]

14:27 thats what she said lol idk way i had to. great video

[@davidkay4174]

Also alot of people don't know about SJO cord , the flexible cord designed for capping

[@jasonromerosa4763]

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?

[@CatusMaximus]

Yes

[@JerryCastaldo_NYC]

Thanks for this video. I'd like to buy that exact plug end. Do you have the make and model? Sorry if I missed it in the video.

[@CatusMaximus]

they're known as armored plug ends, these are Leviton but Hubble and Arrow Hart make good ones as well.

[@Dinco422]

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 ?

[@rjsservices1527]

Thank you!

[@anthonymorency1107]

Do you know of any plugs that can be molded with strain relief? I can't use these due to osha's bs rules. And it kills me when I ruin a good cable

[@CatusMaximus]

I have seen some of these metal ones that have a little rubber grommet strain relief

[@just_george_]

i have a blue, brown & green/yellow striped wire. positive: ? negative: ? ground: ? thanks.

[@94sleep]

brown live /Load , Green and yellow ground , blue neutral

[@giantleprechaun2350]

How do you know if the adapter needs to be replaced or if you just need to move it down?

[@CatusMaximus]

most times you can just cut the cord and reuse the plug unless it has melted down or been destroyed.

[@reubs3737]

who else is here cuz of work

[@wjhpoolplayer]

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

[@CatusMaximus]

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

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

Awesome. Ty

[@jackzouyuquan9094]

My original hair dryer has only live wire and neutral wire. But no earth wire. Is it dangerous to use?? It can get electric shock?? Please advise me

[@cloudstrifeification]

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.

[@jackzouyuquan9094]

@@cloudstrifeification My hair dryer's body with plastic. Thanks for giving me advice. Appreciate it

[@willtopper]

easy to remember is W to W white wire to the wide blade

[@johnrkd7960]

I have a cord that has 2 greys and a black - have you seen this before? What to do?

[@Frontseat_Driving]

Likely one of the grey wires will have a ridge on it. Typically that is the one you would use as neutral.

[@giantleprechaun2350]

What happens if you expose to much wire? Can you just snip a little off?

[@CatusMaximus]

yes

[@herewegofans]

17:50 use the sheathing removed to build up and two wrap with electrical tape. Use your scraps and save that shrink wrap! ;)

[@SJtoobsox]

Wouldnt a vice be a nice etra pair of hands?

[@bradsmith1189]

I just pull out my cable stretcher and it is easier and looks factory.

[@giowrld3boss308]

Sweet

[@user-lb4qb6mk4p]

my extension cord isn't colkor coded, its just green and 2 exposed copper wires

[@JoasDiaz]

Holy cow 19 minutes. Imagine if you ran into this guy in the store or you were his neighbor….make sure you have a good half hour

[@johnboxmeyer]

Heat shrink tubing not shrink wrap

[@kcsnow9447]

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.

[@Wirewelding]

Isn’t it AC?

[@jhscheppele2448]

Those screws are also square drive.

[@KevinCoop1]

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.

[@hollywoodswngr]

Nice job. Good thing you have some strong fingernails!!

[@neon_one]

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

[@incredifunk]

Actually do the proper way to use those is to bite into them as you were and do a couple swings back-and-forth like a 180ﾟ 1 way 180ﾟ the other way

[@Dinco422]

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...

[@Frontseat_Driving]

A solder joint is not flexible and a poor choice for this kind of application.

[@scottcarlon6318]

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.

[@erniebolt4633]

The most painful thing I ever watched unbelievable what's next wiring a submarine wow

[@nc3826]

The most painful thing I ever watched was this trolling comment unbelievable wow

[@webcityguymyclubb4032]

I think wire stripping is abit too complex for me. I’m switching to brain surgery instead.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

And don't stab your hand with the screwdriver.

[@expansioniskeyrn]

Need an extension cord that both ends are female receptacles. ( no male prong ) Can I just install 2 female receptacles? Will that be safe? Thanks!

[@xHadesStamps]

No, that will not be safe, as you would need to attach a live plug to a dead receptacle. You need to replace the live plug with a receptacle

[@murraycampbell2698]

Over kill

[@muthrfuqrjonz3530]

Twenty minute video ???? Really haha

[@bill-nj6fc]

15 to 18.00 dollars for hospital grade plug, new 50ft extension 15 top 20.00 ,lmao

[@turdneck3013]

i farted

[@kinganthonyjunior1]

A 20 minute video on how to change a plug end? Just awful, show how to take the plug end apart and get to the point.

[@marcelobuckley8270]

Lol take care of your finger nails! Lol looks bad

[@akka5726]

you have so much issues with things, you video is not good, you also talk more than showing, people just want to get to the point.

[@arnold1859]

you explain too much

[@cholaboricuaaa13]

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

[@buchananstreetmma7537]

You talk way too much