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Replaced my first power cord. Will I set the house on fire?

Home Improvement Asked on November 1, 2021

I’ve replaced the power cord of an appliance for the very first time. How does it look? I have switched the appliance on for 3 mins and there were no fires. I just want to make sure it’s safe. It’s a NEMA 6-20P plug.

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we don’t really know but if you have turned it on and it works without arcs and sparks. Then if you touch it you don’t get shocked you probably did a good job. Well now I see the first photo of the connections it looks a little short on the wrap around the screws I think the code book has an example of 66-75% wrap NEC exhibit 110.3 its for aluminum wire but copper should follow the same rules 2/3-3/4 wrap. I would not be afraid of using this but might try to get the wires a bit tighter around the screws but good first job.

You left the normal electricians mess according to my wife , When I was an apprentice my training supervisor said don’t wast your high dollar time picking up wire that’s for the clean up guy. But I try depending on the job,

Note I find with stranded wire a pre twist of counter clockwise helps keep it tighter.

Answered by Ed Beal on November 1, 2021

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