By admin published april 16 2017 updated january 31 2019. This might include bent or missing prongs on the plug cracked or broken plug or receptacle bodies or cuts in the cables neoprene jacket.
How To Replace The Plug On An Extension Cord Or Power Cord
Wiring diagram for extension cord plug. Maybe you accidentally rolled the electric lawnmower over it causing some major damage or maybe you drove over it with the car causing only slight damage like a nick in the outer insulation. To see if a cord is working properly plug it into a three prong receptacle. Perhaps the most common damage comes from pulling out the cord by the cordnot the plug. Buy a polarized replacement plug that is one that has a normal prong and a wide one. For various reasons extension cords can become damaged. The main thing to remember is to buy a plug designed for the wire gauge of the cord.
Inspect the length of the extension cable for any signs of cracked insulation or exposed wires. Reassemble the replacement plug and tighten the screws holding it to the cord. It is a lengthy flexible electrical cable with a plug at one end and multiple sockets on the other end. An extension cord also called an extension lead or power extender is a power supply expanding the box. Extension cord wiring diagram. And each of the sockets is.
Wire the opposite end of a three wire extension cord in the same manner with a female plug. When the screw is tightened on the side of the hole it draws the wire into the hole as a worm gear. The neutral line on the lamp cord is the one thats odd. Remove all electrical power from the extension cord before performing any service to the female plug. Then fit a plug in circuit tester onto the cords other end. Wiring diagram for 3 wire extension cord this wiring diagram shows so i ran an extension cord and checked the voltages between the outlets.
Eventually this stretches out the cord wires and separates the sheathing or outer jacket from the plug exposing the cord wires. How to repair a damaged extension cord. Itll have ribbing a sharp ridge or printing on it. The wire that goes to the narrower prong has a smooth plain surface or is gold in color. Heavy duty plugs attach to wiring by inserting the wire in the hole next to a screw. Replacing the male or female plug on a cord is far less expensive than replacing the entire cord and its easy to do.
The results surprised me. The testers lights will indicate whether the wires are hooked up correctly and the cord is grounded. Extension cords can be damaged in many different ways from dragging then along the ground to running over them with vehicles or closing them in a door. Long extension cords especially outdoor ones can be costly and though they should work for years the plugs often wear out before the cords do. If the cord is translucent the neutral is silver. Replacing the male or female plug on a cord is far less expensive than replacing the entire cord and its easy to do.
Inspect the extension cord for signs of physical damage. If the cord is damaged it should be replaced in its entirety with a new extension cord.
Gallery of Wiring Diagram For Extension Cord Plug
