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. . .

[mjbvideos]

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

[eCitizen]

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.

[janphillipps]

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.

[jhscheppele]

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

[paulabes]

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.

[johnjingleheimersmith]

"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.

[happycat]

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.

[veethegee]

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

[OnAMission]

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!

[adamwe]

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.

[susanking]

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

[JasminePhilly]

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?

[wecollectorboy]

Howdy! Just have them questions, what brand is that cable it be great quality with them thick sheathing? Soow or sj? Thanks.

[hardlyb]

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

[heatherteem]

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

[TacticalThib]

that is a very nice cord what brand is it?

[johnnydominguez]

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

[nemo]

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

[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!