Plug it cord repair

[Lettusbee]

How do you remove the plastic plug it piece and reconnect the cord a little further down so that the insulation can do it's job?

 

[AlexThePalex]

You can't, it's all molded together. Once a plug is broken you have to buy a whole new cord. One of the reasons these things suck so much. Good money maker for Festool. [thumbs up]

In the past they offered a new plug you could fit yourself, but they stopped doing that. But the new plug was only 25% cheaper than an entire new cord anyway.

 

[Oldwood]

Make sure you get the heavy cord if you have tools that use them or plan to get them. Then you have a cord that will work with ALL the tools.

Gerry

 

[lwoirhaye]

I think I saw a post in here by a guy who said he could repair them.  He wanted to exchange two bad ones for one good one, but maybe he'll take a fee.

 

[Lettusbee]

Since the plug itself still works fine, I was hoping it could be removed, slide the strain relief  down over the insulation and reconnect.  This cord is probably ten years old if that makes a difference.  Since green on festool is supposed to indicate  that it has a purpose, thought I might get lucky. 

Thanks y'all

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[Mario Turcot]

I suggest to split a larger size(bigger than the cable) shrink tube and heat it over the connector. It will make it stiffer but at least will protect it a bit more.

 

[ChuckM]

Good fix idea. I would even go one step further and repeat that with one or even two more still larger tubes.

 

[Lettusbee]

Double Yep on the Shrink Tube. 

Thanks

 

[Bob Wolfe]

Ever heard of electrical tape???

 

[Lettusbee]

Sure, but I run a classy operation [big grin]

 

[Bob Wolfe]

Then use red tape.

 

[NL-mikkla]

Then use red tape.

[big grin] [big grin]

 

[Kiwitussock]

Is this the same for the Protool Drill cord?
It looks a little different than the cable in the photograph.
Cheers

 

[AlexThePalex]

Is this the same for the Protool Drill cord?
It looks a little different than the cable in the photograph.
Cheers

In what way does your cord look different? All Plug-It cords, Protool or Festool, are made in the same way, all molded together and not user serviceable.

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