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How do you connect electrical cords?
Simple question that has the potential for many different views. When connecting electrical equipment to electrical extension cords, how do you accomplish this task? Below is the general method with a simple safety built into the attached electrical cords. Is this how you do it?
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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on
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When connecting straight pin cords (house current) I actually pull more slack, then tie a square knot, leaving enough length that connecting the plugs doesn't put any lateral stress on the plug's connection to the cord.
Most of our cords are twist-locks, which don't require a tie-in at the connections.
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Permalink Reply by Derek J Sinesi on
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This is about right.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on
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Didn't have a graphic to illustrate this but this is close to what I've used with the exception of tying a figure eight knot instead. Old habits die hard.
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Permalink Reply by Oldman on
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I prefer Jack's way. It doesn't put as much strain on the plugs. I wonder though, if it makes any difference what color the cord is. (He says with tongue in cheek)
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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on
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Orange for supply
Black for device
Yellow for boombox
White for coffeemaker
Green for xmas lights (ambiance)
Blue for phone chargers
Orange-Blue stripped for Misc.
Brown for exterior use only
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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on
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Color? I'm wondering if it makes a difference if its a female or male cord? would the colors stay the same? would they perform the same?
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Of course, one also must take into consideration whether one manufacturer holds a knot better than another.
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Permalink Reply by Glen Garland on
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Another vote for Firepower. No need for knots or holders.
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