Open the replacement plug by unscrewing the housing or popping out an insert, depending on the model. Loosen strain relief ...

When extension cords are paired with appliances that have a heating element, it can lead to overheating, burning and ...

That's because they typically produce around 5,120 BTUs per hour, easily strong enough to melt an extension cord plug. We've all done it: connecting one extension cord to another in an attempt to ...

1 Male extension cord repair connector. Tools to strip the extension ... of the outer insulation from the part of the cord that has the male plug. Strip about 3/8 inch (1cm) of each of the conductors.

"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances ...