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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:05:45 PM EDT
Damn dog ate through one of my oldest extension cords that was outside powering Christmas lights! Power was not on when it was chewed on (damn, would have solved a big problem of mine!) because of photo timer. I think its a 16 gauge cord, but not sure. I cut out the chewed section and stripped one of the wires, lightly rolled the strands together and its a tight fit in the 16 g hole in my wire stripper, a bit loose in the 14g hole. See below.
I'd like to repair and use around the house. I'm thinking of making two cords, but is there a way to join the two ends back together with a small fitting? If so please point me in the right direction. otherwise, I found a male/female set below on Amazon to make up two cords from the one. Any recommendations or ideas are welcome!  
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:06:49 PM EDT
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Go on...
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:07:10 PM EDT
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First off, buy some real damn wire strippers.
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:08:09 PM EDT
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First off, buy some real damn wire strippers. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:08:12 PM EDT
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What's the big deal? Buy a plug/receptacle from Home Depot for 5 dollars, strip the wires, make the connections, done.
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:08:18 PM EDT
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 You'll need some TAPE.
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:09:07 PM EDT
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Your username is an entire sentence.
That is awesome. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:09:13 PM EDT
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Twist, solder, use heat shrink.
No damn wire nuts and tape. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:10:08 PM EDT
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Wire nuts is all you need.
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:11:15 PM EDT
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Twist, solder, use heat shrink. No damn wire nuts and tape. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:11:47 PM EDT
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Attention whore
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:13:01 PM EDT
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Stick a $2 cord cap on it and go to work.
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:13:07 PM EDT
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You mean an electricity hose?
Just get an electricity hose clamp. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:15:15 PM EDT
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Apologies as I FUBAR'd my original post at the last minute when trying to add the Amazon item on the end. Wiped it out, except for cord pic, so I had to start over. First post is fixed!
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:16:01 PM EDT
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First off, buy some real damn wire strippers. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:16:02 PM EDT
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You mean an electricity hose? Just get an electricity hose clamp. Don't want it spilling out on the ground, damn shit is invisible!! Damn step potential 
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:16:50 PM EDT
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Dont be cheap and be safe at the same time. Buy a new one!
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:17:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:23:03 PM EDT
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Point me to some! 
Or these are cheap and good enough for a homeowner. 
And here's a real crimper: 
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:28:06 PM EDT
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Just twist the wires together, keep the splices separated by a couple of inches, and wrap plenty of electrical tape on them. They'll be fine.
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:31:30 PM EDT
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I buy a lot of cheap disposable tools, but when I cut or strip wires, it is always with a Klein product.
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:33:43 PM EDT
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Remember to unplug it before you put the new end on.
I know a guy who forgot to do that once 
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:38:11 PM EDT
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Congrats, you now have 2 extension cords! I've repaired a few as well and keep them for spares, but for outside use only just to be extra careful.
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:42:07 PM EDT
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First off, buy some real damn wire strippers. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:46:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNo. Buy the Channellock version for a third of that
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=CHA909&source=froogle&kw=CHA909&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqq6KiuLi1wIVnYuzCh2b5wcQEAQYBCABEgKd1_D_BwE |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:49:22 PM EDT
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Remember to unplug it before you put the new end on. I know a guy who forgot to do that once |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:51:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No. Buy the Channellock version for a third of that http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=CHA909&source=froogle&kw=CHA909&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqq6KiuLi1wIVnYuzCh2b5wcQEAQYBCABEgKd1_D_BwE |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:52:55 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/179735/20161106_141736-375599.jpgYou'll need some TAPE. 
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Posted: 11/28/2017 10:54:59 PM EDT
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I use those m/f crimp on terminals and lots of tape and/or heat shrink. Don't use wire nuts on anything mobile. I'm sure you can get away with it, but to me it's not worth the risk because they don't really save you any time or money.
Those wire strippers are fine if the thread gauges are capable of cutting small screws and bolts. I edc a similar style at work. Pretty handy. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 11:00:14 PM EDT
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Congrats, you now have 2 extension cords! I've repaired a few as well and keep them for spares, but for outside use only just to be extra careful. |
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Posted: 11/28/2017 11:00:51 PM EDT
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How long do the klien wire cutters stay sharp? Any proboems with the grips slipping off or breaking apart?
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Posted: 11/28/2017 11:06:36 PM EDT
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I'd go butt connectors then heat shrink it all together but I'm no electrician.
My dad used wire nuts on one and it's held up for 15 years now If they're both of meaningful length, make two cords |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:34:37 AM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/179735/20161106_141736-375599.jpgYou'll need some TAPE. 
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:35:09 AM EDT
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Your username is an entire sentence. That is awesome. |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:36:27 AM EDT
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Dont be cheap and be safe at the same time. Buy a new one! |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:41:49 AM EDT
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I like Klein myself. www.amazon.com/dp/B00080DPNQOr these are cheap and good enough for a homeowner. www.amazon.com/dp/B0000302VPAnd here's a real crimper: www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LD2PU Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Point me to some! www.amazon.com/dp/B00080DPNQOr these are cheap and good enough for a homeowner. www.amazon.com/dp/B0000302VPAnd here's a real crimper: www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LD2PU |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:42:21 AM EDT
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Congrats, you now have 2 extension cords! I've repaired a few as well and keep them for spares, but for outside use only just to be extra careful. |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:43:48 AM EDT
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You fucking guys crack me up.
Dude barely knows about putting this crap together and people are throwing out suggestions for $45 tools lmao. I'm not an electrician. I've used a needle nose pliers cutter part to strip wire for decades, including when I worked at a hobby store where I soldered shit about 30 times a day. OP don't waste money on shit you don't need that will turn into clutter. What you have is fine for the task. The thing from amazon is what you need. Just make sure the polarity is correct. |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:49:45 AM EDT
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how is this complicated? cut, strip, crimp on butt connectors, wrap with E tape.
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:50:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:51:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:52:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:55:19 AM EDT
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The first thing you need is a good pair of dykes.
Lesbians are great at fixing shit like this. 
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:56:00 AM EDT
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The first think you need is a good pair of dykes. Lesbians are great at fixing shit like this. |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 11:56:06 AM EDT
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You fucking guys crack me up. Dude barely knows about putting this crap together and people are throwing out suggestions for $45 tools lmao. I'm not an electrician. I've used a needle nose pliers cutter part to strip wire for decades, including when I worked at a hobby store where I soldered shit about 30 times a day. OP don't waste money on shit you don't need that will turn into clutter. What you have is fine for the task. The thing from amazon is what you need. Just make sure the polarity is correct. |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 12:00:50 PM EDT
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You fucking guys crack me up. Dude barely knows about putting this crap together and people are throwing out suggestions for $45 tools lmao. |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 12:03:51 PM EDT
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No code compliant way to keep it as one cord that I know of. But you can make two cords of of it.
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Posted: 11/29/2017 12:10:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2017 12:15:06 PM EDT
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It's not rocket science. I'm sure there's a youtube or website showing you how to do it exactly. Or even Home Depot has books.
Enable yourself. Learn and do. Be a better productive citizen in our society and feel good about yourself. |
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Posted: 11/29/2017 12:18:51 PM EDT
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Maybe you should check out the thread where a members parent's house burnt down due to an extension cord
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Posted: 11/29/2017 12:22:27 PM EDT
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Secondly, buy a new damn extension cord and throw the chewed up piece of shit away. This. Dumb ass ex BIL had one spliced with wire nuts (no tape) in three places, plugged in, and laying in a puddle. Called me because GFI was tripped and wouldn't reset. I found it, unplugged it, sent him in to reset it, got my Klein Linesman pliers out and cut it into 2 foot sections while he was occupied. He was pissed but the dumbass had young kids running around. |
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