i broke my ground on my outside extension cord and what i did now is plug that cord into another 3 prong extension cord, is this now safe to use???
thanks all
2006-08-04 14:30:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Replace the plug end of the cord. Its an easy repair, you can find replacement plugs anywhere even wal-mart. All you need is a pair of cutters and a screwdriver. A cord that is grounded will not ground one that is not. Fix it if you want to salvage it,new cords arent that much, I would recommend going with a 12 guage cord. They cost a little more, but they carry the power load much much better. You can actually harm the motor on a power tool or implement by using an under rated cord.
2006-08-04 14:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The ground is there to protect the equipment and you from any possible arching, loose connections that can touch the chassis or other electrical accidents / issues. The conductors in the extension cord should be at least the same gage as the appliance's cord. However no matter what any extension cord is intended ONLY for temporary use. You should either move the appliance in a better location, replace the actual appliance cord with a longer one or install an additional receptacle (in the case of a refrigerator, one with a dedicated circuit).
2016-03-26 23:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
one day while i was working on a really big construction job; i think it was a shopping mall,everybody went to lunch and when we came back many of the extension cords had one end or the other cut off stopping work. the safety man did it because it was not safe, so why take a chance, and by the way,when electricity enters the body it goes crazy seeking a ground, like say you are touching metal, there goes your hand.
2006-08-04 14:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by m.w.meredith@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safe enough temporarily.
No need to buy a whole new extension cord, however. You can easily buy just a replacement plug and repair it yourself.
When buying replacement plugs and sockets, I prefer to buy the ones that are rubbery and will not crack when you drop them on a hard surface or they get stepped on. They cost a bit more, but they also last longer. You often get what you pay for.
2006-08-04 14:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by barefootboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new cord. There is no connection between the ground wires of the two cords.
2006-08-04 14:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by DrB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy a new cord the first answer is stupid u would need a ground pin to make the 2nd cord grounded
2006-08-06 05:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't grounded without that. You need a new cord.
2006-08-04 14:38:23 · answer #7 · answered by Jerry L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There may be some risk. I advise you replace the plug, since accidents or shorts can and do happen and a few bucks is worth the peace of mind.
2006-08-04 14:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by Bro Ja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so. It gets grounded by the other cord.
2006-08-04 14:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by sparkles 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Indoors yes. Out doors no the ground wire is there to connect to the house's ground.
2006-08-04 14:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋