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@stitchedpumpkin59053 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comment. One thing to mention: I figured out what butt connector size AWG by looking at the tool I was using to strip the wire. It labeled the size, thank goodness, because I have no idea what I'm doing. 0:51 where you skipped the step.
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@stitchedpumpkin5905 you're welcome, and thank you for sharing that tip 👍
@T800-k6p3 жыл бұрын
Video done very well. Quick, to the point, no long intro, skipped parts that didn't need to be recorded (like putting together each wire), no funky ass background music, just tells you how to do it as quick and efficiently as possible. Very well done.
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Alex! 👍
@brunosmine3132 Жыл бұрын
BUT REALLY THOUGH
@MooseJawKim2 жыл бұрын
Saved this retiree a lot of money! Love learning from people half my age... your wisdom served me well today!
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, glad I could help you out. 👍
@julianrdz7175 ай бұрын
5 years later and this video’s still helping, thank you ! I cut my extension cord with a hedge trimmer by accident and repaired it successfully thanks to this video 💯
@JonnyDIY5 ай бұрын
@@julianrdz717 Awesome, you're very welcome, happy I could help you out 🙌👍
@brendonbistrican-ov1dh5 ай бұрын
literally just did the same shit 2 days ago LOL
@JonnyDIY5 ай бұрын
@@brendonbistrican-ov1dh lol my Uncle kept doing that like 3 times and finally had to buy himself a cordless hedge trimmer 😄
@midcardheelhd85225 ай бұрын
Same exact thing happened to be bro.
@reid85882 жыл бұрын
A little upgrade would be to slide a piece of heat shrink on before making the connections. Then make the connections, pull the heat shrink into place and heat. It will do a much better job of protecting the repair than electrical tape.
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sharing 👍
@TomCee53 Жыл бұрын
There are also butt connectors with heat shrink built-in. And rather than tape overall, if you’ve forgot to use heat shrink, you can use liquid or spray tape which last longer.
@wasserdagger Жыл бұрын
Followed your instructions to the letter and it worked perfectly. You saved me from a lot of grief. Thanks bunches!
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
Awesome. You're welcome, happy I could help you get it fixed 👍
@thesobolizer Жыл бұрын
love the 3 lengths idea. Thank you!
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy I could help 👍
@patriciawilliams2233 жыл бұрын
Thought I’d have to buy a new 100’ extension cord. Thanks for making the repair look so easy!
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, if you cut towards one end you can always just buy a new plug and install that on the end as well. That's another way to fix 👍
@charlesf1999 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Just repaired my cut cord..Followed your tutorial and everything worked just fine! Didn't have to buy a new one!!
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy I could help you get it fixed up and working again 👍
@nowakezoneforever60213 жыл бұрын
I should not be allowed to use electric hedge trimmers. Yesterday I cut through the third cord in three years. I’ve kept them all and after watching this video I feel confident I can repair the cords myself. Thank you very much for your hard work.
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome glad I could help 👍
@stitchedpumpkin59053 жыл бұрын
Here for the same reason. Killed it too close to the plug, though, so after watching this, going to get a new plug instead. Bright side - the cord is prepped and ready for the plug lol.
@RhondolyJD3 жыл бұрын
Same, people! Love hate relationship with my 1970's hedges!
@Henria995 ай бұрын
I’m a single female homeowner on a tight budget. I cut my 100’ extension cord with my hedge trimmer😖. Your video just saved me fat cash!💰✨
@JonnyDIY5 ай бұрын
@@Henria99 awesome, happy I could help you get it done 🙌👍
@comment5884 Жыл бұрын
youtube university to the rescue again for people that don't have money to just go buy a new one when this one will work if you just fix it. Thanks for class. real content for real people.
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy I could help you out 👍
@damakesit27752 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Managed to save two 100 ft extension cords. One was inherited, and had already been repaired with this method, but that fix is bulky because all the connections are on top of each other. Great tip and video!
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy I could help you fix those 2 cords 👍
@emilyclark1041 Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you. My puppy chewed off the end of the cord to my wax warmer and I love this thing. Your video was perfect. ❤
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad I could help you out 🙌👍
@paulbianchi48304 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I haven't ever cut the three strands to varied lengths, so always had the look of a "snake after a big dinner" lump in my repaired cords! Great tip.
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome & haha that snake after dinner visual gave me a chuckle 😁👍🏻
@patrickflynn25182 ай бұрын
Nice video, thank you. Also, great comment from another poster about shrink wrapping the whole area of cable fixed...
@JonnyDIY2 ай бұрын
@@patrickflynn2518 You're very welcome, glad to help 🙌👍
@agatabilltopay8822 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Clear and to the point, right down to your tips, on how not to end up with a big bulky repair!
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
Thank you, happy I could help you 👍
@adele23824 жыл бұрын
Thank You, now I can finally fix the cord myself. Nice clean work too.👏🏻
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏻
@banginghats26 ай бұрын
Good tips. I hate pvc tape though so might try waterproof heat shrink sleeving.
@JonnyDIY6 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙌 Yes, heat shrink tubing works great 👍
@KarleenRoberts10 ай бұрын
Oh thank you so much!!! Now I CAN have that water fountain!!!🙌🏻
@JonnyDIY10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome, happy I could help 👍
@LifeDiyCanada3 жыл бұрын
I feel so stupid that happened to be just now with lawnmower and 100 ft cord not really feel like buying new one ! Thanks for the video I will try to fix this problem as well using your tip!!! I have zero knowledge on how to do any of electrical, but your lesson is quite easy
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
It happens to all of us, hope you got it fixed 👍
@LifeDiyCanada3 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDIY thanks it helped !
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@LifeDiyCanada you're welcome 👍
@judithcrusey50755 жыл бұрын
Hi I viewed your youtube video and went out and got a wire stripper and some of those wire butt connectors, but didn't get a stripper with a crimper, so I went and got one of those. I cut a 3 wire extension cord a few months ago with a hedge trimmer. I am tickled that I could repair this myself....with your help! thanks Judy
@JonnyDIY5 жыл бұрын
That's great, glad the video helped you out. And thank you, reading this put a smile on my face 😀👍🏻
@robertomighty45628 ай бұрын
Thank you! Good video, brief, to the point, and cheerful. Much appreciation.
@JonnyDIY8 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! And thank you for your kind words 🙌👍
@donharkey3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend this clear, easy to use instructions. I would add the total length to strip the two wires, where to start the 2nd stripping, and the length between each butt end. Then, give the reverse process for the other color matching wire.
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don! 👍
@Daveyboy11284 ай бұрын
Never thought to make dramatic different lengths. Works better as I had short alternate ones. After I wrap it I use shrink tube over the ends so it doesn’t unravel
@JonnyDIY4 ай бұрын
@@Daveyboy1128 Awesome, nice job. Yeah I need to buy some of that heat shrink tubing 👍
@stephaniec06252 жыл бұрын
You just saved me $40 to replace my cord on my Kirby. Thank you!!
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy I could help you out 👍
@socrates1123 ай бұрын
Thanks Jonny! Great video!
@JonnyDIY3 ай бұрын
@@socrates112 You're very welcome, happy I could help you out 🙌👍
@rfm32532 жыл бұрын
Yes my man, this is what I was looking for thank you.
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy to help 👍
@rickster19574 жыл бұрын
The stupid hedge trimmer just cut my like new extension cord. I’m going to use this method. I would’ve never thought to stagger the spices. Great idea. I’m going to wrap mine with F4 repair tape
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
My Uncle did the same thing with his hedge trimmer, twice last year too! 🤦♂️ haha, it's so easy to do. Glad the video was able to help you out. Good luck with the rest of the trimming 👍🏻
@blizzster4 жыл бұрын
#me2, I destroyed 2-3 50ft extension cord so far. At this point a battery powered hedge trimmer would have been cheaper...
@jerseyjim90924 жыл бұрын
Haha, just did the same thing with my hedge trimmer. I think this is the second time so I'm done with electric hedgers.
@Zgriffinable6 ай бұрын
well done..used your method with instant success.
@JonnyDIY6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad I could help you out 🙌👍
@jerseyjim90924 жыл бұрын
I readily use butt connectors for low voltage wires but it never occurred to me to use them for household voltage. I've always used solder which takes much more time. Whichever way you go, the staggering of the splices is a great idea as it not only reduces the thickness of the splice, it reduces the risk of shorting the wires in the event of a bad connection.
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
Thank you James! 👍🏻 Yes solder and shrink wrap ia always good if you have on hand and have the time
@umkaitАй бұрын
Hello! Would this work for plug in wall light cords
@JonnyDIYАй бұрын
@@umkait yes 👍
@sabz59044 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this informative video! My Tv cable got torn apart! Does the AMPS of the Butt connector matter?
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
Yes try and match it to the amperage. If not sure, get the ones rated higher than lower 👍🏻
@nonyahbiznezz90943 жыл бұрын
NO.....NO......NO! Never repair any coaxial cable unless its the underground 500 trunk coaxial. In that case the coupler is like $50 because it will keep the Resistance super low. Go buy another length of RG coaxial cable and do it right. Actually, call your cable provider....Deny you did the damage and they'll fix at no cost to you. Just report a "poor picture" and let the tech guy discover the damage.
@kathykaura7219 Жыл бұрын
My Dirt Devil vacume had a short life. I collected all the screws from it, pulled it apart and cut the elctric cord off. Is there a way to repurpose the electric cord? Has the plug-in on one side and open wires on the other.
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
Yes you can buy a female end for it and connect that to the end to make an extension cord. Just be sure not to overload the rating for the cord 👍
@kathykaura7219 Жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDIY Thanks!!
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
@@kathykaura7219 You're welcome, glad to help. You should be able to find at local hardware store 👍
@zachnellis-tessmer35622 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful and concise. Thanks dude!
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help 👍
@georgephotopoulos3067 Жыл бұрын
Can you connect two separate extensions cords but with two different amps?
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
I don't recommend that no. You'd be better off just buying some new ends for those and making shorter cables. That or you could do as you said, but not overload cable, only use for lower rated amperage cable.
@auntlinda71322 жыл бұрын
Different lengths, very clever! TY! 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help! 👍
@lovesmimiv65833 жыл бұрын
I needed a refresher course, great video! TY
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help 👍
@jodyann773 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've ever watched one of your videos and I got to say your voice is so calming. And you make everything very easy to understand even for a blonde 😂! Thank you Mr. Jonny DIY
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, glad I was able to help you out 👍
@joko12able3 жыл бұрын
I almost shine you on, dude 'cuz the audio was so weak and the beginning; however, I did watch and actually this video is excellent. Everything I need to know. Muchas gracias!!
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad to help 👍
@fernlow42352 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, useful. But where did you get those blue little guys
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help. I got them at local harware store in electrical section 👍
@fernlow42352 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDIY Thanks
@bradleyvandeventer7981 Жыл бұрын
Easy and concise. Thanks, man!
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy I could help out 👍
@crabring Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Thank you!! I was stuck!
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help 👍
@ErinEllenCreates2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I accidentally cut my circular saw cord. Had no idea how to fix it. Thought I would have to buy a whole new saw. This is easy! Thanks again!
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help. Been there with the saw! 👍
@blue-phoenix1152 жыл бұрын
Best kind of instruction videos check list: -Short -Clear instruction -Simple -Minimal tools
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad to help
@TheCdubbleyoo2 ай бұрын
For the electro-ignorant: after this repair, is the capability/power handling affected compared to new? Do I have to change what appliances I use it with?
@Alysbar4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My dog was very hungry. Killed two heaters. Lol. I'm just happy he didn't shock himself to death.
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
Ohh wow glad he didnt get hurt. You're welcome 👍🏻
@markc18943 жыл бұрын
Good tip on spacing 👏👏👏👏👏
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@fnk1013 жыл бұрын
Thanks watching from London Uk
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help you out. Hello back from California US 🤙🏼
@dougricedorf87126 жыл бұрын
Solder and heat shrink individual wires and then heat shrink the entire repaired section.
@JonnyDIY6 жыл бұрын
Yes thats even better! Butt connectors work fine though 😀
@ch4.hayabusa4 жыл бұрын
Solder is not for mains! All electrical standards require mechanical connections. Solder is nowhere near as conductive as copper...
@brandoncole63584 жыл бұрын
Nah u leave that extension cord out on hot concrete the solder will reflow
@cjprkth4 жыл бұрын
I would never solder but I would use connectors and then shrink wrap before taping or cross the green and green in a x and run then around each other the strongest connection then shrink and tape would need a train to tear them apart
@stevesh94184 жыл бұрын
@@cjprkth It's not that complicated. Just twist the bare wires together and tape them off. Works perfect. No need to reinvent the wheel!
@LeeWarne-qi6bk Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brother. Very helpful to me.
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy I could help you out 🙌👍
@deefoma4 жыл бұрын
The way you cut the wires different lengths was really innovative. Never done it that way before. Ty. Also, where you get those blue clippers?
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They're called Channellock Crimping pliers. Here's a link to them: amzn.to/39FQoDo You can also purchase locally at Lowe's or even get a cheaper generic pair at Harbor Freight 👍🏻
@TheMissionWithEric3 ай бұрын
Good Job! Clean Vid!
@JonnyDIY3 ай бұрын
@@TheMissionWithEric Thanks! Happy to share 🙌👍
@28pbtkh233 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this: it's something I needed to see. 👍👍👍
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help 👍
@emanuelschroeter98283 жыл бұрын
When buying the butt connectors, how do you know what size? My local Home Depot lists 16-14 , 22-10, etc. If it depends on how much electricity is passing through the wires, the appliance says 120V, 60 Hz, 11A. Thanks for your help.
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Once you have the cord wires exposed you should be able to tell gauge. Can measure but my guess would be 14-16 gauge. You can also buy a new end plug and attach to cut end of cord, itll just be shorter in length 👍
@kelleystephens67522 жыл бұрын
I especially like the part where you spaced out the connectors 👏🏻 thank you I’m gonna repair mine like this (the puppy chewed it into)🙄
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad I could help 👍
@stephanieanderson84944 жыл бұрын
Not all of us have a solder kit, this fine! Thanks
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏻
@Vffr12 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot on this video. Thank you. Triple
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help 👍
@angelinainhollywoodland90238 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!😊
@JonnyDIY8 ай бұрын
You're welcome! 🙌 Happy to help 👍
@user-Dash_173speed Жыл бұрын
You saved my life bro
@conkgord Жыл бұрын
good job young man
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@user-Dash_173speed Жыл бұрын
I was wondering if I could ever fix my dad's cord before he came back so thank you 😢
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help 🙌👍
@bottleimp0073 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work!
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@markc18943 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏 will it work for a 10 ga cord with 20 amp plugs
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes just be sure to get the larger butt connectors. You could also solder them back together, I may be a little more inclined to solder with the larger gauged wires
@KlausKlass3 жыл бұрын
I think a better alternative would be to buy a male and female extension cord replacement plug and make 2 cords. Splicing cords is technically not allowed by the US electrical code, but replacing the plugs is. Your methods seems safe, but I found this way more convenient. You can always plug the 2 smaller cords together to get the original length.
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Good idea, that or solder the connections. I would do one of those two especially if was a heavy duty extension cord that was rated for high amperage
@Daveyboy11284 ай бұрын
Yes but making the two plugs allows to pull loose, by the time you use the proper locking plug ends you may have spent $50. A power cord is a temporary use, the code applies primarily to permanent connectors that are allowed in a jbox and require access… like you said ,”technically”. I prefer your method except on a cheaper cord
@shelly97523 жыл бұрын
I cut my intex sand pump cord w mower, wondering if I can really do this also w this type cord, it has 3 wires also sticking out , seems easy the way he explains it😊
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can do it this way 👍 can also buy new male and female plug connectors and put on each cut side, then just plug into eachother 👍
@shelly97523 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Im going to attempt this!
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@shelly9752 you're welcome 👍
@Selendryle11 ай бұрын
im very surprised i cannot find ANYTHING that is like a little box that opens and has you lay the wires in, screw them tight, and close. i feel like thatd be way more secure than crimping or wire nuts. There are lever nuts which are ~close~
@JonnyDIY11 ай бұрын
I know I've seen something like that before but can't recall from where
@Selendryle11 ай бұрын
@@JonnyDIY oh wow you replied lol. Your video is good info and probably be what i end up doing, in my case its a house cable for the dryer- all i see is crimping or those twist connectors and that 'people do that all the time' but i was hoping there was a more heavy duty option, yknow?
@JonnyDIY11 ай бұрын
@@Selendryle ohh wow for a 220v clothes dryer cord? I would probably just replace it. But soldering and using heat shrink tubing then tape would be the best bet for a repair other than if you were to just shorten the cable to where it was cut 👍
@JonnyDIY11 ай бұрын
If not 220v and just 120v other methods should be fine but soldering isn't a bad idea there either 👍
@fergusonto-20324 жыл бұрын
I was wondering , would shrink tubing work in place of electrical tape ?
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
Yes shrink tubing is great just dont forget to slip it on wire before connecting. Done that more than once haha 🤦♂️
@nolancoates48562 жыл бұрын
Very good 🙋
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, happy to help you out 👍
@martinmolina36702 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!!!!
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy I could help 👍
@e6ensperception5 күн бұрын
thanks jonny
@JonnyDIY5 күн бұрын
@@e6ensperception You're welcome! Glad to help 🙌👍
@rrw24582 жыл бұрын
Hallelujah, Thank You🙏
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help 👍
@Peaches1002 жыл бұрын
thank you for this excellent video!! : )))
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help! 👍
@khodges24 жыл бұрын
Fantastic thanks man!
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏻
@rjvsmb4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This worked perfectly.
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help 👍🏻
@annatucker41692 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help you out 👍
@summerrain75692 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help 👍
@ms.t45484 жыл бұрын
It works!!! YAY Thank you!!!!
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to help 👍🏻
@kenj2804 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏻
@mattfalciola39504 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
thank you Matt! 👍🏻
@sobathebat6014 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your info.. 🙏
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏻
@johnnyboy33274 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hope I can do it. I just liked it as well
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! You should be able to handle it 👍🏻
@KB-ok1en2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thank u!!!
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, glad I could help 👍
@petermartin94945 жыл бұрын
Not ideal. I would solder the wires together, use heat shrink for each wire and then heat shrink over all 3. Tape is messy and unreliable if you ask me. However, the creator of this video deserves kudos for offsetting the connections. That was good work.
@JonnyDIY5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter. Yes, solder and heat shrink for sure if you've got it 👍🏻
@SaudoffJonas5 жыл бұрын
save me 20 bucks.... good shit my man
@JonnyDIY5 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad you got it fixed 😁👍🏻
@wyattlarson11046 ай бұрын
Can you just twist the copper wire together
@JonnyDIY6 ай бұрын
No I don't recommend that. You could solder it, or safest bet to shorten the cord where the cut is and add either a new male or female plug end 👍
@Sapphiretodentistry Жыл бұрын
Is this for sure safe?
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
I haven't had any issues with this method, but if worried you could always solder the wires together or just shorten the cord to the end of where it was cut/damaged by adding a new plug 👍
@pathanson22205 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JonnyDIY5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏻
@leifshrecengost9589 Жыл бұрын
It seems that that electrical tape is going to be temporary and eventually start peeling away, become sticky and eventually dangerous. I'm thinking some kind of heat shrink wrap will be better.
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
Yes if you please you could do heat shrink then tape over for extra protection, but the electrical tape is still holding on this after few years 💕
@wendyw2532 жыл бұрын
brilliant!
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad to help! 👍
@liamallen10744 жыл бұрын
This helped a ton, i ran it over with my mower, forgot to take it out of the yard
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
Haha been there! 🤦♂️ glad the video helped you out though 👍🏻
@LifeDiyCanada3 жыл бұрын
Same here ! Feel so stupid !! At least I’m not alone
@primedemarr3 жыл бұрын
@@LifeDiyCanada sameee
@shelly97523 жыл бұрын
Me too, ram over my intex pool filter cord...this seems pretty easy, not sure if I should do this myself...
@josiahpulemau62145 жыл бұрын
Bahahahaha love the opening to the video Johnny good stuff lol
@JonnyDIY5 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Josiah 😄👍
@josiahpulemau62145 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDIY Bro you jumped out like "rahhhhh" LoL good stuff bro keep it up
@outstiled4 жыл бұрын
Does electrical tape also work as an alternative for the butt connecters?
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
No you need something other than twisted wires and tape...either get some butt connectors, or solder wires together or at least wire nuts 👍🏻
@craighatfield63913 жыл бұрын
Of course it does since we are on the road of bad ideas. Hell why not.
@JustMe-xc6gc3 жыл бұрын
Use Heat shrink Sleeve that will be better for waterproofing it, With a tighter fit
@meh96825 жыл бұрын
Not sure if those are rated for home 120 volt, those look like 12v for automotive...
@JonnyDIY5 жыл бұрын
I think theyre ok. If anyone's worries, just solder the 2 wires and heat shrink and tape them or buy new end plugs and make 2 shorter extension cords 👍🏻
@JesseSShaw4 жыл бұрын
I find it better (and safer) to solder them together and use shrink tube on each of the hot wires and over the entire cable. Nice and neat and clean and safe. There are very few instances where you would use electrical tape. It doesn't last.
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
You're right, solder and shrink wrap is the best fix, but this fix works well too. I make sure to wrap a lot of electrical tape really tight over area
@JesseSShaw4 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDIY I hardly ever use electrical tape. Over a short time it becomes gooey and unravels. Over long periods, it dries up and just comes off. I would suggest a more permanent solution like I stated above.
@edwardnedharvey80192 жыл бұрын
Don't use butt connectors. The 3 different lengths was a good idea, but you should do a proper in-line twist wire joint. No butt connectors, no wire nuts.
@JonnyDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward! 👍
@simplytrolling68693 жыл бұрын
Not calling you wrong but working in the electrical field for 15 years I’ll object to this. For less than $10 you can have two cords with it be a lot safer than splicing an extension cord in that manner.
@JonnyDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes you're right you can simply just add a male and female plug to each cut end and connect those to make cord full length again. That or just solder and shrink wrap the wiring back.
@LegitJerome2 ай бұрын
Even better would be solder and shrink wrap each wire than shrink wrap all three together.
@JonnyDIY2 ай бұрын
@@LegitJerome yes thats a great idea too 👍
@redemptamwake99054 жыл бұрын
I wish you were my neighbor... Somebody just messed my ring light cable... I'm so sad
@JonnyDIY4 жыл бұрын
Dang, sorry to hear. Yes, I'd fix if I were around! 👍🏻