How to fix an extension cord end

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Repair your broken extension cord by replacing the plug. This work with both male and female plug ends.
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⚠️Warning: electrical work and DIY can be potentially life threatening. Do not attempt any project without familiarizing yourself with important safety information regarding the tools and procedures you will use. This video makes no attempt at covering all required safety and procedural information to safely replicate this project. Independently verify information in this video before considering it as fact. Assume responsibility for your own safety and well being. I say this with love and concern for your well being.
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[@kisaacs2436]

I'm also an electrician. I tried to get my son into it, but he threw a fit and said he hates electricity. Naturally I was shocked; he got pretty charged, so I grounded him until he could conduct himself properly. Sometimes it hertz to see your kid not want to follow in your footsteps. But I think he's coming around. Not putting up as much resistance these days.

[@parti-gyle6466]

Can't fault you for your analysis. That said, I don't wish to cause any impedance to this discussion, so I'll remain neutral.

[@rpashoukos]

Naturally I was shocked LoL

[@swampliger8770]

Slow clapping 🙏

[@gabrielmunoz3941]

i know fersure your a dad level super sayian !! man i wish i had a dad like you man ...

[@coreturkoane5570]

@@rpashoukos Neutrally*

[@gp1971]

I’m 50. I’ve done this dozens of times in my life. But the older I get and the less I do it , the more I get unsure of myself. Thank you for this. You and your video is a blessing to more people than you probably realize.

[@natelarge]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@arusha5]

totally true

[@jmoo72]

That was good!!!

[@hankschrader149]

Agreed!! 💯

[@marcoantoniomejiamedina8539]

NICE! FINALLY SOMEONE WHO IS NOT JABBERING AWAY ABOUT NONSENSE AND OR FULL OF THEMSELVES. THIS GUY IS THE EXAMPLE EVERYONE SHOULD FOLLOW! SIMPLE, CLEAR, NO ANNOYING VOICE, STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND INFORMATIVE. THANK GOD AND THANK THIS GUY FOR BEING REAL.

[@natelarge]

thanks friend

[@christineconrad2175]

This was on point. I watched, went the hardware store, came home and 15 min later had a new plug on my extension cord. Thank you very much!

[@Bosshaug29]

Just what was needed. Simple - straightforward. Easy. Thanks!

[@samg.r.4387]

Thank you for added safety checks. I never thought I’d try to replace a plug instead of buying a new vacuum but life has all kinds of little surprises for us. Thanks Teach!

[@natelarge]

Glad to help

[@relvingonzalez]

If you are testing a power strip, remember you will not get continuity on the hot/black wire until you flip the “reset” switch

[@garyodle5663]

Really helpful. I'm getting ready to repair an extension cord and I wasn't sure what color wires went where. This solved it for me.

[@markanderson8677]

I was blowing snow and chopped through a 50 ft. 14 gauge extension cord we use to keep the bird bath water from freezing. This is a great video on how ot get it right - I never thought of using a multi-meter to test for continuity. A 50 ft. cord is now an 11ft ft cord and a 39 ft cord. I also need to find a better solution than runnig the cord across our sidewalk. Thanks!

[@singjai108]

The last time I replaced one of these, the replacement came with written instructions. Years later, I'd forgotten which color went where. Thanks for the reminder!

[@robbieduxbury9445]

This was a wonderful video. I was able to replace the plug on my weedeater by myself in about 10 minutes with no help! Thank you for posting this.

[@taraholt4309]

Fantastic video and very well explained. I was recently given a cord for my pond that needed a new end placed on it and this video definitely was informative. I have great confidence I can fix this cord without ANY screwups!!! LOL

[@richardwieder885]

This is some good knowledge that ALL tradesman need. In larger commercial job sites it can be easy for accidents to happen. I turned in extension cords one day after installing sheet metal panels. One came in without the ground, and the other had a section caught on a closed door. We had another situation where someone managed to simply cut our extension cord by mistake. I approached two nice electricians who replaced the plug end for us. I find a lot of fulfillment in being a tradesman because in every project, everyone wins when everyone cooperates.

[@natelarge]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your comment. Tradesmen are important.

[@audfam2011]

Thank you so much. My husband isn’t home, and my extension cord needs fixed lol, so this video saved me 😃

[@OffRoadVee]

Similar situation. Husband is excellent handyman but I will have to wait 6 months ;) I love learning new things and your video is great!

[@donaldthomas3445]

Thanks man, I was a little apprehensive about replacing the plug on my appliance, but your directives were simple and easy to follow and everything turned out just great. Again, thanks Nate.

[@natelarge]

Great to hear!

[@bobashley771]

Thank you for this. I have done this many times when I was between 10 and 15. Never knew about the wires needing to go to the correct screw.

[@StackCityCards]

Perfect for what I needed, dang plug broke off for my pond waterfall! Very easy to follow video. Thanks!

[@dundizzle93]

Thanks for this. Saved me buying a new extension cord due to a worn-out plug end. First time ever changing a plug, all works well!

[@christianlombardo14]

Thank you for detailing how the wire colors match with the screws colors! This is what was looking for!

[@dngdesignz1564]

Huge Thanks! Your teaching was amazing! It was my first time putting one together, and you walked me thru it perfectly!

[@francissheller989]

Absolutely perfect video for what I’m doing. So professionally done…the video itself and the electrical task. Thanks!

[@KevinCoop1]

Nate, Thank you very much for showing the correct and LEGAL way to repair an extension cord. Respectfully, Kevin

[@kitblue3194]

I didn't know there was an illegal or wrong way to do it, which way is that?

[@thebudgettrackjunkie]

This is perfect! Thank you, I almost threw away a perfectly good 50ft extension cord until I saw this!

[@sonealpcf]

Just had someone cut my cord. Googled what I need and watched your video, it was very helpful because I was trying to wrap the site around the screw, then I saw on the video the little slots under the screw and viola I did it. Thank you very much.

[@thomasnehren]

Just replaced the 3-prong plug on my treadmill tonight thanks to your video. Thank you! 🔌

[@colinh.3252]

Thanks this was a big help. I just successfully changed my appliance's power cord plug with the aid of this video.

[@ace1926]

Very useful. I like the way you checked it at the end. Thanks.

[@jusnielful]

Thanks a lot. It’s my first time fixing a wire to a plug. The best!

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! My orange outside extension chord was cut by me trimming the bushes. Don't ask! Stuff like this is not intuitive to me since I was raised to find a man to fix everything. Well I lost the love of my life to the bottle so now I am alone. Thank God for KZbin!!!

[@natelarge]

Proud of you Paula! You got this

[@parmenidespaulino241]

💪That’s awesome you’re fixing stuff on your own.💪

[@apacalyptic1freelancevideo823]

great video . we dont know nothing. it helps when he expains what is what and how to use the crimper. wow. didnt know. easy . with a great teacher. god bless his mess

[@genekor]

Thank you for your video. Just fixed my extension cord with similar issue :)

[@jedi46300]

Thanks for this. I repaired my surge protector back to top form thanks to this video! Would buy again!

[@Airasite]

u mean would watch again, u didnt buy anything from this channel... nerd

[@jedi46300]

@@Airasite it's just a turn of phrase..

[@shippys2043]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@hesed012]

Thank you for thorough step by step guidance. I can now confidently repair my broken extension cord.

[@davidsumnersongs]

Thank so much! Huge help as I was replacing an end on my sound system rack! You the man! Shalom!

[@ramtigerfalcon8387]

Wow. This was the most informative HAND I've ever taken instructions from.

[@Nacturnal702]

Wow thanks i have wired all sorts of thing but never a 3 prong plug, great help , short in a rental house burned my connection over nite , just replaced 3 dollar end connection home depot,, if you get a honda Compressor wire 200-300 dollars for a plug and 4ft of wire,, Again Thanks to Your Video.

[@natelarge]

Glad it helped

[@genevawilkison6530]

Thank you always get confused on which wire goes where but the way You explained that black is brass that makes it so much easier to remember thank you very much for this video happy holidays

[@clarencealexander1093]

Where are the punctuation marks? I could barely read this.

[@scotchdude474]

Thanks for a nice and detailed video. It helped me replacing a short plug on a small oven.

[@Christ-1]

Was able to fix my popcorn machine and saved about $80 with this video. Thank you.

[@zemhrethagos2575]

Thank you Sir, for doing this great lesson to me.

[@rs4425]

so well done.. thank you sir.. THIS is what most people need.

[@natelarge]

You're very welcome

[@mannyfragoza9652]

You helped me solve the color code on an extension chord i was trying to hook up.Thank You.

[@stuartarneaud218]

Great video bro others I saw was a waste of time thank

[@xHadesStamps]

I've done this a few times. One on a really old yellow semi-flat extension cord (so old that you can plug another grounded cord into it upside down) that had a missing ground pin, one on an orange round cord that also had a missing ground pin, once on an ungrounded green cord where one of the pins started to break, once on another ungrounded green cord that I accidentally cut in two with hedge trimmers (one reason not to try to use them in the dark), once on a grounded semi-flat gray cord that flexed too many times next to the plug, and the wires broke (my first time replacing a right-angle plug), once when converting an old cord into an extension cord, and finally when making a cord for my AC-synchronous Simplex clock. I was bad at it at first, but I've improved considerably over time. I can't remember if any of them had those clamps, but I know some did not. One thing to note is if the plug doesn't have the clamps, making the J hooks is absolutely necessary (always wrap around the screw in the clockwise direction)

[@Corporal_D]

Thanks, had to put a plug on a wire coming out of a spot lamp i hadn't seen in about 20 years. Since that was probably the last time I had been up in my attic. I would often wonder what the heck I did with it, it always came in handy doing odd jobs around the house and getting under the cars. Didn't want to ruin an extension cord so I grabbed one of these this morning at the hardware store. Wanted to be sure I was wiring it correctly. Thanks again.

[@protocolg.e.n5556]

Just fixed an extension cord with this video. Guess I'm an apprentice now 😂

[@chrisbest3878]

Thank you for the video, had my plug to my pellet grill eaten by my dog and I followed your simple instructions and everything works again (I blame/thank my dog for making me learn how to fix things)

[@davidcooley275]

Very professional with NO dumb music in background. AAA+++.

[@natelarge]

hahah thanks!

[@itsmarieg5816]

Thank you for the straight forward video, the ground on the washer broke and I really don’t want to buy a new washer !!

[@philiptreuer9088]

I've watched quite a few videos on how to do this, but yours was the best. Thanks.

[@natelarge]

Wow, thanks!

[@AliceFranceschini-wg1rj]

Wow great video. My plug is now on and my cable is working. Great big thank you !!!!!!!

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

Thanks for the video. It had been a few years since I had repaired an extension cord.

[@Alycanj]

Thank you, best video for this, I bought the plastic version female cap and was a pain, going back and get the heavy duty metal one

[@baire702]

May I suggest tinning the ends of the bare wires after twisting them. It helps with making connection much better. Plus the wires are a bit bigger and the mounting screws to plug can hold onto them tighter.

[@clarencealexander1093]

What does "tinning" mean and how do you do it?

[@brianlamore733]

@@clarencealexander1093 He means wicking solder into the twisted strands. Usually, tinning is done in preparation for soldering the wires somewhere. In this case you really don't want/need to tin the wires. Doing so makes the bundle of twisted wires more stiff, and then they connect over a smaller surface area.

[@bfrhoden8037]

Thanks! Doing it myself is very satisfying.

[@natelarge]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jonathanlitz2018]

Thankyou i was replacing a male plug on the extension cord due to the old one the ground prong broke off

[@PN1296]

I'm jealous ya found a steel one. I could only find the plastic flimsy rubber one. And I looked. 😊 By the way you make all that look easy. I'm gonna go through tomorrow and clean everything up. Thanks so much.

[@Alejandro_Palacios_]

Perfect video! Clearly explained and easy to follow! Thank you!

[@SusanWoo-d4r]

thanks for the great video - extension cord fixed!

[@anneoreilly4900]

Clear and complete instructions. Yes, buy the better hardware.

[@martaescobar7625]

Thank you......this 72 year old granny was able to repair my 100 ft. extension cord, and got some more life out of it:)

[@DAVADMDAVAD]

I learned something today. BLACK GOES TO BRASS. Never knew. I have done this repair in the past but it was usually from sight and post test as opposed to knowledge of that fact. I've actually ripped apart heads just to verify where the black went in the past. ThANKS!

[@RyanTaylor3D]

Super helpful and perfectly explained. Thanks so much!

[@venuesurfamerica9840]

3:55. Black goes to brass. Thank you very much!

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

Thank you for your help bud! Got the job done thanks to you. Cheers!

[@natelarge]

Your welcome Rafik

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

As good as it gets. A+ instruction video. Thanks

[@andybriars9713]

You have to loop wire ends to secure. It is more mass screwed down and clamp works with screw downs

[@MartinDion-r1k]

Very good explaination… thank you.

[@chinogixxer7506]

Dude, I swear I have the same wire cutters and they are over 30 years old! LOL

[@chrisp1500]

Thank you. Very cool that you did all in one take

[@brianmunson5688]

Dude, had a burnt up cord that I disconnected and did not pay attention to the wire color when I did the deed. ( Alcohol ) You saved me. Thanks.

[@natelarge]

your welcome

[@LilXancheX]

Hi, I recently bought some extension cord heads, but one of them doesn’t work. The one that connects from one cord to the other (not the plug in) but the one where you add the extension. Anyways, I tried connecting every wire. And it turned on for about half a second and then stopped working forever. What happened? It worked for an instant then not anymore.

[@RaheemClark-f1c]

Thank you so much for the hack my shop vac is back in action.

[@oscarjetson128]

Thanks for the advice!

[@yomama8596]

I found a practically brand new shop vac in a dumpster and it was missing the end plug. Well not anymore thnx 2 your video. 🙏✌️

[@shaunkeaton6378]

thanks man that was very helpful.......

[@elestokes]

Thank you for this tutorial! After the repair should the cord be restricted to indoor use, or is is still appropriate for exterior use? I have a couple of previous heavy duty outdoor use cords I would like to repair, but that new connector doesn't appear it would block moisture, or would it? TIA for any further clarification you can add. 🤔🤔🤔

[@sebern2]

Perfect explanation! You just saved me some money!

[@dannynesbitt7056]

Great video. I had already purchased a different end but your video works. I didn't know Brass was for the hot wire.

[@natelarge]

Glad I could help

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

Thank you for posting this video. I was 99% sure that black went to gold and white went to silver but not 100%. I had to do this because my Shiba Inu loves to chew EVERYTHING up especially extension cords.

[@jimconlen3552]

T u for ur insight is was very helpful. I especially like the analogy BLACK/ BRASS!

[@KingShit3336]

Perfect..Thank you!

[@sjr7822]

Good to know, I just cut through the extension with the hedge clippers

[@ikd4895]

LMAO!!! That’s exactly why I’m watching the video!!! Time to get a gas model!!! 🤣

[@viktorgamasshkov5156]

Thank you sir thank you it was very helpful and useful 🙏👏🏼👏🏼😺

[@georgegonzalez8818]

Great job. Thank you

[@stevekeller8876]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@ianyboo]

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I needed and nothing I did not need!

[@natelarge]

LOL

[@animalfacetees5360]

Well done my friend!

[@michelleivory]

Thanks you saved me a hundreds of dollars due to this video.

[@natelarge]

Glad I could help

[@timstricker7850]

Very good video-thanks-Tim in MI

[@clarkkent4991]

Very good. Thanks!

[@echt114]

Will these connectors not get hot like the existing ones on the cord?

[@chicho1313]

Great video. It helped saving my extension cord today.Thanks

[@natelarge]

Glad it helped

[@thearough]

I did it !! couldnt test on a sewing machine motor with the meter, so o plugged it in and im still alive.

[@gregorygolden1296]

Thanks for the info brother.

[@dgrosche]

Great video dude! I knew this was possible, but its something I've been wondering how to do for years. This was mega helpful! Thanks, Nate!

[@VictorRodriguez-rd5xl]

Thanks friend for sharing I had them all wrong!!🙈🙉🤪

[@doodlescouts2317]

Thank you so much! Great teacher!

[@yernomenaly8340]

Thank you Nate, that was very helpful and detailed. Appreciate your time and effort for sharing.

[@colonialroofingofnorthcaro441]

I see you using the Big technical words the cattywampus LOL