How Do I Repair Cord?

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#1 Emily74

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Posted 14 February 2009 - 09:46 PM

The naughty dog in my avatar chewed through the vacuam cleaner cord. I can fix this myself right? I figure this is what I do...

1) Unplug vacuam cleaner so I don't get Posted Image

2) With wire cutter, cut away all damaged cord, leaving two clean ends.

3) twist copper together for solid connection?

4) wrap well with tape-can I use duct tape? I dont have any electric tape on hand, and my husband has the van and will not be home till close ot midnight. I could go ask a neighbor for some electric tape, but then I'd have to go to the trouble of getting out of my jammies.

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Posted 14 February 2009 - 10:07 PM

it'd be best if you can round up electric tape...or so says my hubby!

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Posted 14 February 2009 - 10:43 PM

I've chickened out and decided to take it to a hardware store on Monday. Posted Image

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Posted 14 February 2009 - 10:57 PM

Dear,
You should never have to get out of your "jammies" just to talk to yer neighbor.
Here in California, we wear them all the time. Even at work!
That is unless you're some kinda movie mogul or something like that.
I don't think they wear anything at all.

It's ok to leave it plugged in. Details like that are for the home repair guys on TV who need to waste camara time to boost ratings. Wash your hands first though, leaving them nice 'n wet before you start working on the cord. No rubber soled shoes, and have a few shots of tequila first, yer gonna need it, this is some grueling work my dear.

Electric tape would be best, but duct tape will work. Hell, duct tape'll fix anything.
Should you realize success in your "cord" repair endeavors, perhaps you'd be kind enough to pop out here. I too have been having trouble with my cord and well, you know what I mean.

Maybe we could find you some copper stem cells?

Alright, alright I'm done.
Sheesh, what a bunch o' grouches!

E-dog / home repair guy to the stars

when it absolutely, positively, has to be destroyed overnight, call the Marines.

I will nevah, EVAH take a pinch from a greasy muddahf*@kah like you!

How 'bout if I spell it out for ya. D-I-L-L-I-G-A-F

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Posted 14 February 2009 - 11:00 PM

Tonyswife, on Feb 14 2009, 10:43 PM, said:

I've chickened out and decided to take it to a hardware store on Monday. Posted Image

Sensible. You had me worried until I saw your latest message.

A twisted-wire taped joint should never be used for mains electricity supplies, especially in places like on a vac that will be subjected to stresses. When it comes to any repairs, the best rule of thumb is if you have to ask how, take it to a professional.

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Posted 14 February 2009 - 11:02 PM

LOL e-dog! oo check dog's mouth for black bits ;)

This is funny, I'm just researching elecrric netting right this sec, and debating over a .5joule sting or a 4joule sting.. over a 50m net .... the 4 joules is the cheaqper one! Just not sure our animals in my backgarden smallholding are going to thank me!!

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Post icon Posted 14 February 2009 - 11:06 PM

E-DOG, on Feb 14 2009, 05:57 PM, said:

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Posted 14 February 2009 - 11:06 PM

i have to admit that the title of this thread was quite an eye catcher! if only .......

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Posted 15 February 2009 - 10:11 AM

No known cure is shown to cause positive regeneration of the cord as of yet.

Oh wait.. I mean..

Electrical tape.

There is no winner. You just give up, or keep trying.

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 12:13 AM

greybeard, on Feb 15 2009, 12:00 AM, said:

A twisted-wire taped joint should never be used for mains electricity supplies, especially in places like on a vac that will be subjected to stresses. When it comes to any repairs, the best rule of thumb is if you have to ask how, take it to a professional.

Well said!

An electric cord can theoretically be repaired on something like a standard lamp that never gets moved, but as a rule, it's best to replace the whole cord, especially if it is something that is going to be moving, pulled at and so on.

And E-Dog, you're a devil and a tonic rolled into one.