does anyone know how to fix an extension cord?

Question

i use an extension cord at work that has had the outer coating ripped in a few places, and now the wires are exposed, and getting worse because the cord itself it being pulled. i don't want to buy another because it's my works, and i don't want to ask them for another for fear they will buy a cheaper one. this is something essential i use everyday. thankyou

Answer 1

The company can't provide substandard equipment. That would violate OSHA regulations. Whatever they get you will have to meet certain mimimun requirements. Worst case, they might charge you for it

I've rebuilt those cords, too, but if they are damaged along the length, you would have to shorten the cord to the point that it would be worthless.

Answer 2

Strip back the outer coating 6-8". If the wires have any frayed or broken places, cut it out.

With the above length exposed, splice the wires back together, each wire at a different point to prevent a large bulge.

Twist well and bend the splice so as not to untwist.

Bind the splice on each wire with electrical tape.

Then tape each wire separately the exposed length.

Then tape all the wires together, extending the tape beyond the exposed outer coating.

Answer 3

thats my expertise, first you get a grounded plug, look at the inside of it, you see 3 sets of screws - a brass - a silver - a green, first thing to do is strip about a 1/4 inch off the installation on the wires then push the plug over the whole cord then i find it easier to first take the black wire and fish it to the brass screw then screw it tight making sure theres no extra wires hanging out then take the white wire and fish it though the silver screw and tighten good now the tricky part is rerouting the green wire around to the green screw and tighten the screw, now if it works out the plug should pinch onto the installation when you tighten up the screw or screws that covers up the whole thing, now the part that not everybody is brave enough to do, i like to bring the newly rebuilt cord to a surge protector that doesn't anything plugged into it, plug it in an outlet and turn off the surge protector, then plug it in, after that turn on the surge protector if it doesn't turn off at the reset button congratulations you've successfully rebuilt something and saved the company a good 40 bucks from buying a good quality extension cord

Answer 4

Get some black electrical tape and tape it real good. Make sure the wires are connected properly..,Black with black.red with red and so on..

Answer 5

Use electrical tape, or just find some plastic to put over it.

Answer 6

There is not other way,buy a new one... In case you fixed and fails you will be in trouble...