How Can I Repair a Cut Appliance Cord

nvalinski said:
You're on the Festool Owner's Group. The only logical repair here is to do a plug-it conversion so that your massage chair is interchangeable with your track saw cord.
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That would work well, except that (as I understand), the plug-it conversion is NAINA [wink]
 
Yes, a replacement cord can probably be found in the WWW, that is a good option if the strain relief can't be moved which I doubt. Soldering on this board for the line cord terminations should be the easiest two solder joints on the board. Once the board is out and we can see the back side we'll know for sure but I expect to see a couple fairly large pads on the back side with the two leads soldered to them.
 
Bob D. said:
Did you happen to try HoMEDICS for parts?
https://www.homedics.com/parts-and-accessories.html

I would have tried to look it up but they have a bunch of
different models and with the little info I have could not
determine which model you have.

But it couldn't hurt to try them.
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I didn't even check because I'm almost certain that this would not be considered a user serviceable part.
 
Yes, they probably wouldn't want you playing around inside. Good point.
 
Thanks for all of the earlier replies with pictures, advice, suggestions, and feedback.  A local FOG member (with the required equipment) has offered to help me make the repair.

The strain relief is indeed part of the cord.  It cannot be moved.  I did a quick search earlier on Amazon, but couldn't find a similar cord.  I don't think I was searching for the correct terms - I was looking for "appliance cord with strain relief" but didn't have much luck.  Amazon probably isn't the best place to try to find something like this, though I don't know where I should be looking.
 
GoingMyWay said:
Thanks for all of the earlier replies with pictures, advice, suggestions, and feedback.  A local FOG member (with the required equipment) has offered to help me make the repair.

The strain relief is indeed part of the cord.  It cannot be moved.  I did a quick search earlier on Amazon, but couldn't find a similar cord.  I don't think I was searching for the correct terms - I was looking for "appliance cord with strain relief" but didn't have much luck.  Amazon probably isn't the best place to try to find something like this, though I don't know where I should be looking.
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Good for you...the local FOG member is a great solution...arguably the best solution...he/she deserves a special mention & kudos. The over-molded strain relief will always be a nemesis as they're sized dictated upon wire conductor size and the appropriate housing hole size.  In this case, one size doesn't fit all and it never will.
 
Whoever the member is, that is a very nice gesture and a great example of what this site is about  [not worthy] [thumbs up]
 
Jiggy Joiner said:
Whoever the member is, that is a very nice gesture and a great example of what this site is about  [not worthy] [thumbs up]
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Agree, thanks to you whoever you are for helping a fellow member in need.
 
GoingMyWay said:
The strain relief is indeed part of the cord.  It cannot be moved. 
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Often the strain relief can be moved by taking a straight pick and pushing it into the relief along the cord, then move it around the cord until it is free. Yes I have successfully performed this operation numerous times which is how I know.
 
The cable could be cut at the damaged point, and an aftermarket pvc or nylon or even rubber gland could be fitted before re soldering. If the fit is a bit loose, a bit of hot melt or silicone to hold it firm.

Anyway, I’m sure whoever is doing the repair, will know the best course of action, once everything is in front of them.
 
She's all fixed up and as good as new!  My knight in shining armor soldered the wires back together this morning.

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I am very much appreciative!!  This was also the first time I've met a fellow FOG member in real life!  Now I wonder who was that masked man???

 

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GoingMyWay said:
She's all fixed up and as good as new!  My knight in shining armor soldered the wires back together this morning.

am very much appreciative!!  This was also the first time I've met a fellow FOG member in real life!  Now I wonder who was that masked man???
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the photos look like its done up nicely! FOG is really a great forum to maintain our homes and workshop lol
 
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