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How to Replace an Electrical Plug With a Broken Ground Pin How to Repair a Broken Electrical Plug

176,173 views October 29, 2019 9:58

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🛠️ PARTS & TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR:
🔌 Leviton 15A Grounding Plug Replacement: amzn.to/2p14tsn
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🔍 Digital Multimeter: amzn.to/31LQd4I
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📖 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Learn how to safely replace a 3-prong electrical plug when the ground pin breaks off. This tutorial covers proper wiring, emphasizes the critical importance of a functioning ground pin, and shows you how to repair extension cords, power tools, and appliances.

🔍 WHEN YOU NEED THIS REPAIR:
- Ground pin broken off in outlet or on plug
- Extension cord plug damaged
- Power tool plug needs replacement
- Appliance cord has broken ground pin
- Plug prongs bent or corroded
- Safety concern with damaged electrical plug

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Never use an electrical device with a broken or missing ground pin! The ground wire protects you from electrical shock if there's a fault. This video shows you how to restore that critical safety feature.

💡 WHY THE GROUND PIN MATTERS:
The third (ground) prong provides a safety path for electricity in case of a short circuit or fault. Without it, you could be seriously shocked or electrocuted. Always repair broken plugs before using devices.

🔧 WHAT THIS COVERS:
- Safely removing old damaged plug
- Properly connecting wires (hot, neutral, ground)
- Installing new 3-prong grounding plug
- Testing with multimeter for proper connection
- Why 2-prong adapters are dangerous
- Extension cord and power tool plug repair

⚙️ WIRE IDENTIFICATION:
- **Black** = Hot (brass screw)
- **White** = Neutral (silver screw)
- **Green/Bare** = Ground (green screw)

🏠 DIFFICULTY: Easy - Basic electrical repair anyone can do safely!

💰 COST: $3-5 for replacement plug vs. replacing entire extension cord or tool.

#ElectricalRepair #DIY #ExtensionCord #SafetyFirst #HomeRepair

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
Mark Jenkins is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Mark Jenkins, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Mark Jenkins assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Mark Jenkins recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Mark Jenkins, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Mark Jenkins.

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Mark Jenkins published this 9:58 video tutorial on October 29, 2019. It has been watched 176,173 times on YouTube.

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