How Do You Replace An Electric Plug?
When an electrical plug becomes worn or damaged, it poses a risk of fire. Instead of throwing the whole item away, you can simply replace the plug. Since there are several different types of plugs, it’s important to use a similar plug as a replacement. Cut off the old plug plus an additional inch of the cord. Remove the cardboard cover on the new plug so that you can pull the cord through the center of the new plug. Strip off 3 inches of outer insulation on the end of the cord, exposing the wires. Next, strip 1/2 inch off of the wire insulation. Tie an underwriters knot close to the section of wire that you just striped. This helps to ensure that the wire won’t come loose from tugging. When replacing a 240-volt plug, you can skip this step since there is a clamp that holds the wires inside the plug. Make hooks on the end of the wire strands by twisting tightly with needle-nose pliers. Hook the wires to the screw shafts inside of the new plug. Be sure to attach the black wire to the bra
