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Dont toss old cords! fix them for $4 #diy #electrician #shorts #home #fixit #tools

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What happens here

The video starts by showcasing two extension cords with severely damaged, burned ends. The creator explains that these cords were overloaded, causing the ends to melt and fuse together. Instead of discarding them, the goal is to replace these faulty ends with new ones, which were acquired for a small cost (mentioned as $2 each from Harbor Freight). The creator holds up the new white male and female replacement plugs, indicating what will be installed.

Goal: Understand the project goal and identify necessary parts.

Tools and materials

  • Damaged Extension Cord — The item to be repaired
  • Female Replacement Plug Harbor Freight — To replace the damaged female end of the extension cord
  • Male Replacement Plug Harbor Freight — To replace the damaged male end of the extension cord

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Stop throwing away extension cords when your ends are all messed up. I have these two extension cords here that were plugged into each other at one point and then I had way too much stuff plugged in so it ended up burning the two together. But for the most part the cord is still good. So I'm going to go ahead and I'm going to cut these ends off, put these ones on that I picked up for $2 at Harbor Freight and uh we'll be back in business. Let's get after it. So here's your old one. Go

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