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Nov 29, 2009 13:45:18
QikMGB

OK. Heres my question.
I have one of those orange extension cords with the black molded male/female plug on either end.
Well, I lent my 50' out and when I got it back it looks like it got caught in a door or something and is cut at about the middle.
Being part Scot's I hate to throw anything out. So, my plan is to just make two shorter cords by putting new add on ends.
Heres the question.
The wires are black, white and green.
Which is the larger prong, which is the smaller prong and which is the ground.
My guess is black larger, white smaller and green ground?
Since the ends are molded cant get a clue.
Ying Tong Idle I Po

Nov 29, 2009 13:52:23
wyatt

green is ground,but just splice them together solder and tape and keep it one long cord.





Nov 29, 2009 14:11:00
Daddio

John,

I can't recall which is the larger terminal, but terminals are color coded;

White wire goes on the silver terminal.
Black wire goes on the gold terminal.
Green (or bare ground) wire goes on the green terminal

Wyatt's solution will work however be aware that if it ever caused a fire, it may void your insurance.

Nov 29, 2009 14:12:22
Naomi

Just asked the hubby and he said the green is ground -- the white wire is neutral and goes on the larger prong -- and the black is hot and goes on the smaller prong :)

Nov 29, 2009 14:50:00
kirks-auto

And pray tell what did he have to say about the bisection:hot:....or maybe we don't really want to hear.....:eyeroll:

Nov 29, 2009 14:50:31
Mark NC

Naomi's right.

Nov 29, 2009 14:52:15
Naomi

Quote: "
Naomi's right."


Well of course "Naomi's right" --- Ain't all women ;)

Nov 29, 2009 16:18:22
dwhatty

I say let us put man and a woman together
To find out which one is smarter
Some say man but I say no
The woman got the man de day should know

And not me but the people they say
That de man are leading the women astray
But I say, that the women of today
Smarter than the man in every way
That’s right de woman is uh smarter
That’s right de woman is uh smarter
That’s right de woman is uh smarter, that’s right, that’s right

Ever since the world began
Woman was always teaching man
And I you listen to my bid attentively
I goin’ tell you how she smarter than me

Samson was the strongest man long ago
No one could a beat him, as we all know
Until he clash with Deliah on top of the bed
She told them all the strength was in the hair of his head

You meet a girl at a pretty dance
Thinking that you would stand a chance
Take her home, thinking she’s alone
Open de door you find her husband home

I was treating a girl independently
She was making baby for me
When de baby born and I went to see
Eyes was blue it was not by me

Garden of Eden was very nice
Adam never work in Paradise
Eve meet snake, Paradise gone
She make Adam work from that day on

Methusaleh spent all his life in tears
Lived without a woman for 900 years
One day he decided to have some fun
The poor man never lived to see 900 and one

Nov 29, 2009 16:18:42
LaVerne

I knew when I got married (37 years ago next Thursday) It was to Miss Right. I just didn't know then that her first name was "Always".

Nov 29, 2009 16:27:13
wyatt

LaVerne congratulations to you both...it is an achievement that is worthy of praise........when you get out of the Big House I hope she recognizes your face...........

Nov 29, 2009 16:58:39
Rod H.

Quote: "
[quote="Mark NC"]
Naomi's right."


Well of course "Naomi's right" --- Ain't all women ;)[/quote]

Yep!

How I remember this is that white is a neutral color and so is the neutral, and the smaller hole is the hot (black) because it's a little harder for kids to jam something in there. Probably not the real reason, but it helps me remember.

Nov 29, 2009 20:03:30
QikMGB

Cool. Thanks guys and gals!
Just had my 31st anniversary on the 24th. Tempus Fugus

Nov 30, 2009 03:48:51
Naomi

Quote: "
Cool. Thanks guys and gals!
Just had my 31st anniversary on the 24th. Tempus Fugus"


31st Anniversary --- Lordy all you had to do was ask her and you know she would have given you the answer ;)

Nov 30, 2009 10:29:26
comart45

Naomi is correct on all levels.:drinking:

Nov 30, 2009 12:54:52
JackMG

Na's hubbygot it right. ;)

Nov 30, 2009 13:45:46
Naomi

Quote: "
Na's hubbygot it right. ;)"


Nope I'm the one who got it right. The hubby didn't type that answer :) :)

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