How Do You Hook Up A Male Electrical Plug?
The male power plug is, for many electrical devices, the component that fails first, long before the appliance is no longer serviceable. The plug is the part of a lamp or appliance that often receives the most physical stress, causing it to separate or crack, or the wires to loosen or become damaged. By replacing the power plug, you may gain years of service from a previously nonfunctional device. Inspect the lamp or appliance, and the power cord. Make sure there are no other cracks or splits in the cord, and that there is no bare copper wire showing. If there is, you will need to replace the entire power cord. Purchase a replacement plug at a hardware store. The new plug must have the same number of prongs as the existing plug (either two or three). The new plug must also have the same power capacity as the appliance or lamp to which it is connected. Examine the appliance–there is usually a plate somewhere that will list the wattage and amperage that the appliance requires. Choose a
