Can this cord be repaired?

[jives]

No idea how this happened, guessing from my table saw motor or a family member doing something. These are wear grooves. Just glad there was no shock.

Can it be repaired safely? The damage is in the last 4 feet of a 100 ft and expensive extension cord. It does not appear that any of the copper strands are nicked. Hate to trash the whole thing.

 

[uncletater]

I would buy a new end for it and have a 95 foot expensive extension cord.

 

[Norcal]

I would buy a new end for it and have a 95 foot expensive extension cord.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[jives]

I've wired up plenty of new plugs on damaged cords; it just seems to me that there could be another solution here because the copper is intact.

 

[exmaxima1]

http://rescuetape.com/waterproof-tape

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I would do as others have suggested- cut the cord past the damage and put a new plug on it.

 

[cybrdyke]

http://rescuetape.com/waterproof-tape

^^^^ Do NOT use this. You have exposed copper and this has no electrical insulation or jacket properties.

Here's your product:
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/560082O/scotch-cable-jacket-repair-tape-2234-prod-bulletin-lo.pdf?fn=Cable_Jack_2234_PB_8003469.pdf

Good luck
CD

 

[Jlarson]

Last 4 feet? Chop and cord cap.

 

[Mr. T]

No point in risking it for 4ft of cord. Put a new plug on and call it a day.

 

[CJ7VFR]

Cut it at the damaged portion and buy one new male and one new female end.

Then make yourself one 96 foot cord and one 4 foot cord!

Believe it or not a short 4 foot cord can come in really handy sometimes!

Unless you actually need all 100 feet of extension cord, you will never miss the 4 foot section of it. If you do, connect them together!

Jim

 

[Strouty]

So let me get this straight, are you guys thinking he should cut the cord and put a new end on it?

 

[FordsnFishin]

So let me get this straight, are you guys thinking he should cut the cord and put a new end on it?

No, I suggest he cuts the cord and just puts a new end on it.


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[Norcal]

So let me get this straight, are you guys thinking he should cut the cord and put a new end on it?

Damn skippy. It is pure foolishness to attempt to repair a cord where the insulation is non-existent.


Edit: If it was towards the middle I would have said get a cord cap, and a connector, then there would be 2 cords that would be easier to handle then a 100 footer.

As to post #14 below, I am partial to Hubbell so agree to that too.

 

[malibu101]

So let me get this straight, are you guys thinking he should cut the cord and put a new end on it?

For a 4' loss - Yep.
But use a good cord end. Like a Hubbell HBL5269C if it's the female end or a HBL5266C for the male end.

 

[Todd.Brock]

No, I suggest he cuts the cord and just puts a new end on it.


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No no no. Hack jobs. You cut the cord then you screw a new end on it. Sheesh.

 

[SeeminglyInteresting]

It can be repaired. Cut the cord where it is damaged... Strip both white and black back and attach marettes, white to white, black to black, wrap with electrical tape or slip on heat shrink before you start, shrink overtop afterwards.

 

[Strouty]

You guys are really blowing this out of proportion.

They need to cut the cord and add a new end. The only real risk is if you do it wrong, you will end up with a 3' cord with 90 something feet of scrap.

 

[Thumper68]

You guys are really blowing this out of proportion.

They need to cut the cord and add a new end. The only real risk is if you do it wrong, you will end up with a 3' cord with 90 something feet of scrap.

Thank you my friend I needed that laugh it has been a hell of a few weeks.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

OMG Wheres the damn facepalm emoticon?

 

[Strouty]

 

[exmaxima1]

^^^^ Do NOT use this. You have exposed copper and this has no electrical insulation or jacket properties.

Really? It's plastic tape. The cord is carrying less than 200 volts peak per line, and virtually ANY plastic film can insulate from that. According to the specs, the rescue tape is "electrically insulating to 8,000 volts per layer".

I'm an electrical engineer, and I would have ZERO issues with fixing that power cord with virtually any plastic or rubber tape.

BTW, OSHA lately has not allowed replacement plugs on power cords, but has allowed taped up bruises.

 

[toplessHO]

Really? It's plastic tape. The cord is carrying less than 200 volts peak per line, and virtually ANY plastic film can insulate from that. According to the specs, the rescue tape is "electrically insulating to 8,000 volts per layer".

I'm an electrical engineer, and I would have ZERO issues with fixing that power cord with virtually any plastic or rubber tape.

BTW, OSHA lately has not allowed replacement plugs on power cords, but has allowed taped up bruises.

THAT is not a "bruise"
Its an open wound
and not much you can do to make sure its waterproofed,insulated etc.
so its cord caps ( male and female)

 

[jhelrey]

How about liquid electrical tape and pour in so it forms back. This would take some handy work. Then finish it with actual electrical tape once it hardens.

 

[Pointbock]

I think I'm with exmaxima - This looks like one of those jobs where you tape it up just to get through the day and plan to fix it later. Then 15 years go by and the cord works just fine and you never got around to putting on a new end.

 

[jask]

You guys are really blowing this out of proportion.

They need to cut the cord and add a new end. The only real risk is if you do it wrong, you will end up with a 3' cord with 90 something feet of scrap.

Ho ho ho.... you my friend lack imagination!!
He could eeasily end up with one of those San Francisco - same *** extension cords. I think we need to call in professionals here, OSHA, WCB, kinesiologists, electricans, that kid from radio shack, Physiotherapists and post incident counsellors.

seriously though.... if the shorty is on the Male end I would recommend saving the scrap to build a good quality 4 outlet box to keep with that cord.

 

[Mr. T]

BTW, OSHA lately has not allowed replacement plugs on power cords, but has allowed taped up bruises.

You can only repair "superficial" damage to the outer jacket. In this case the conductor is exposed. If you needed to be OSHA compliment this would have to be replaced.

Reference: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=22666

 

[Charles (in GA)]

OSHA does allow the replacement of ends and even the manufacture of cords from bulk with ends, provided the business can show that they were installed by a "qualified" person. Where I work we have hundreds of cords for use as extensions (mostly with the Woodhead square rubber ends for receptacles), and turn lock type plugs and also all kinds of "doghouses" that provide power from 208Y 3 phase, with 120v receptacles on the sides and breakers inside, all manufactured by the company. All with OSHA's blessing.

Charles

 

[mobiledynamics]

For those commenting on just wrapping it....

The Hot and the Neutral are compromised, not just a single conductor...
Let's see how that plays out when both touch.

 

[Mr. T]

OSHA does allow the replacement of ends

It seems like a gray area to me. As far as I've read if all of the individual components were UL listed then you're in the clear. But if it was listed as an assembly and you replace an end it might just come down to the inspectors disposition on that day.

 

[exmaxima1]

For those commenting on just wrapping it....

The Hot and the Neutral are compromised, not just a single conductor...
Let's see how that plays out when both touch.

LOL, those cuts are farther apart than actual plug conductors and not likely even possible to touch. Jeez, it's a damn cord, let's not overthink this....

 

[sberry]

You think I am a hack, here we got a couple with degrees.

 

[jives]

Wow. . .did not know such a debate would ensue. I'll replace the receptacle and using the idea of others, make a short cord out of the other end. Hadn't though of that.

Okie-dokie. . .time to move on.

 

[TheEquineFencer]

You guys are really blowing this out of proportion.

They need to cut the cord and add a new end. The only real risk is if you do it wrong, you will end up with a 3' cord with 90 something feet of scrap.

LOL... that was great!

 

[LifeLongWNYer]

Cut off the 4 feet at the damaged, and put connectors on both the cut ends. You'll have a 96 footer to use most of the time and a short extension cord for those few times when you need the full 100'.



JBP


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[mobiledynamics]

Don't waste your $$ for the short end.
If you end up buying a quality connector for the short end....you can just spend money towards a 25 footer replacement IMO.

 

[jives]

Cut off the offending end, replaced with a new female connector. Went to the local electrical supply store for a quality part, dang thing cost $24. Making a 5' cord would not be worth it.

 

[sberry]

You don't need a 24$ end but nothing looks as nasty as a cord with booger so close to the end. I agree it "could" be repaired and made safe to be used by an electrical engineer, for most people it should have a new repair end.

 

[mobiledynamics]

Jives -

15 amp 120 or 20 amp 120 ?
I always used Hubbell but I'm pretty impressed with the Leviton Stuff I've used lately (some wetguards, some locking). They actually terminate IMO a bit easier and better than the Hubbells. Seems like Hubbell has stuck to one design and just keep on producing it......and while it's great, Leviton has ~innovated~ it and made theirs better to some degree. This is subjective but these are the only 2 brands I would use for any portable cord. P&S is JUNK. Not a fan of Eagle/Arrowhart as well..


Regardless, a good 15-20 amp plug or connector should run you on average about $12-$15. IF this cord is stationary, meaning it generally doesn't get moved, you could always just throw a cheaper part on it ....

 

[RedVise]

Wow. . .did not know such a debate would ensue. I'll replace the receptacle and using the idea of others, make a short cord out of the other end. Hadn't though of that.

Okie-dokie. . .time to move on.

Hey, no problem with you moving on...

But we aint done with this, it's Friday !!


Brian

 

[buddyboy]

ok i can't believe no one has thought of this.

cut the cord into 25 equal 4 foot lengths

on each length put a male on one end and a female on the other

sell each of them on craigslist for $40 a piece

take the $1000 minus the cost of the male and female ends and buy a new 100 foot cord.