Electric Cord Plug Replacement

Wiring an electrical plug is a project you can easily do yourself with just a few common tools.

Electric cord plug replacement.

Reassemble the replacement plug and tighten the screws holding it to the cord. If you decide to buy both the cord and plug you only have to attach the cord to the appliance. Make sure to choose a plug that is suited for the cord a grounded three prong plug if the cord has a ground wire a two prong polarized plug for simple household extension cords etc. Get a replacement plug end from a hardware store.

Replace the plastic insulator. If the pigtail cord or the appliance is not color coded first attach the center wire of the pigtail to the center terminal screw on the appliance and then connect the remaining wires to the other. A new plug can help extend the life of your electrical devices. To replace cords and plugs on a 240 volt appliance such as a dryer or other large appliance purchase a pigtail cord with a plug molded to it.

Then attach the new cord to the base in reverse order for taking it off. Extension cords come in many forms as so do the replacement plugs used to fix them. Then fit a plug in circuit tester onto the cord s other end. Get a 3 pronged plug for a 3 pronged cord and a 2 pronged plug for a 2 pronged cord.

2xpcs 15 amp 125 volt straight blade plug plug straight blade grounding 3 wire male extension cord replacement electrical plugs end black 4 3 out of 5 stars 174 9 99 9. While plug designs may vary this project guide will show you how to replace a two wire non polarized plug on a power cord. 2xpcs 15 amp 125 volt straight blade plug plug straight blade grounding 3 wire male extension cord replacement electrical plugs end black 4 3 out of 5 stars 197 9 99 9. Many appliances and extension cords have standard 120v electrical plugs while 240v plugs are designed for larger appliances including generators and industrial applications.

To see if a cord is working properly plug it into a three prong receptacle. Most hardware stores will have replacement plugs in their electronics sections or near the extension cords. Buy the new cord before you take the old one off the base of the appliance. Rv electrical cord with pull out handles type 10 3 stw 30 amp 125 v to 4 degrees fahrenheit cold weather jacket black with yellow handles item 960809 model rvp096.

The tester s lights will indicate whether the wires are hooked up correctly and the cord is grounded.