Any advice? Plug broke :/

[bwehman]

Should I order a new cord and replace the entire length, or just replace it with an "aftermarket" plug end? Only hesitation with the latter is how clunky they are.

 

[DashZero]

I just did this a few months ago, ordered an entire new cord. Was easy and worth it. Also, I just changed the hose grate as mine was brittle and cracked to pieces. and I just did the cord older with the rotating piece, vs the fixed like my CT 26 had since I bought it in 2015. The cord part for CT 26,36,48 is Festool 200857. The cord holder I got if your doesn't have it is Festool 203722 Cord Holder CT VP

 

[Packard]

I’ve used the yellow Leviton replacement plugs. Very robust construction and hookups. Very secure wire clamping too. But…if you are using a strip outlet, it will likely take up more than one space.

About $4.00. Available almost everywhere. Similar looking knockoffs on Amazon, but the Leviton version is the better choice.

 

[bobtskutter]

I would fit a new plug.

Bob

 

[peter halle]

I keep spare plugs around for these types of occurrences. It is always the ground prong.

Peter

 

[Coen]

Flimsy US plugs...

I would still just replace the plug. Less work, cheaper too. The extra bulkyness doesn't really matter with a CTL I would say. I prefer the bulky plugs; they are much easier to connect. The compact ones require you to cut each wire and insulation layer to the exact 0.5mm or it won't fit. And then the ferrules still won't fit properly.