Topic : My
son pulled the cord on a lamp to remove the plug from the wall.
Needless to say, the wire ripped out of the plug with a brilliant
flash and pop. I have removed the plug from the outlet and reset
the breaker. Now all I need to know is how to put a new plug on the
cord. Thanks for your help.
Before you begin be sure the lamp is disconnected
from the wall plug.
Screw type Plug:
1. Cut off the old plug plus 1 inch of cord.
2. Split the insulation 2 inches to separate wires.
3. Strip insulation from 1/2 inch of each tip, then scrape wire
until bright (without nicking it).
4. Tie an underwriter's knot and pull wire back into plug.
5. Form a loop on each wire so it curls clockwise around its
terminal. Tighten terminals to hold wires securely. Put insulation
disc over prongs.
Be sure none of
the little strands from one wire touch the other wire or you
will have sparks when you plug it in.
Clamp type plug:
1. Cut wire off clean.
2. Thread wire through plug and into prong assembly.
3. Press the prongs down and push back into plug.
This
article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus,
with reference from MSU Extension bulletin Electrical Repairs You
Can Do.
Be sure none of
the little strands from one wire touch the other wire or you
will have sparks when you plug it in.
