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  2. To repair an extension cord plug, you can follow these steps1:
    1. Cut off the old plug from the cord, using wire cutters.
    2. Cut partially through the outer jacket of the cord, using a utility knife.
    3. Strip the wire insulation.
    4. Tie an underwriter's knot.
    5. Connect the cord wires.
    6. Secure the plug.
    If the damaged area is close to the male or female end of the plug on the electrical cord, a better solution is to go to the hardware store and buy a replacement plug end2.
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    • Cut Off the Old Plug and Fit the New Make sure the cord is unplugged from any power source. Cut off the old plug from the cord, using wire cutters. ...

    How to Replace an Extension Cord Plug …

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    This tutorial is best suited for damage a bit further from the ends of the extension cord. If the damaged area is close to the male or female end of the plug on the electrical cord, a better solution is to go to the hardware store and buy a replacement plug end. Then follow this repair guide on how to replace an extension cord plug.

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    Should you replace a plug on an extension cord?
    Replacing a plug is the only repair you should ever make to an extension cord. Cords with damaged sheathing, exposed wires, or other damage to the cord itself should be replaced or cut off to a point where the bad section is eliminated and a new plug is added to the shortened cord.

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    How do you replace a plug on a grounded extension cord?
    The project demonstrated here shows how to replace the plug on a typical medium-duty grounded extension cord. Make sure the cord is unplugged from any power source. Cut off the old plug from the cord, using wire cutters. Cut off any damaged portion at the end of the cord.

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    How do you fix a bad extension cord?
    Using a screwdriver, tighten the plug clamp onto the cord. If the plug is in two parts, slide the outer shell up to the wired portion of the plug and join the two parts with the provided screws, then tighten the cord clamp on the body. If you have a good, heavy-duty extension cord with a bad plug, don't throw out the cord.

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    How do I replace a socket or plug on an extension cord?
    Follow these simple steps to replace a socket or plug on an extension cord. Your cord will be safe and you'll avoid the high cost of a new one. Make a shallow cut lengthwise through the outer jacket, then lightly score around the cord until you can break the jacket off.

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