Cord were a four-piece band from Norfolk, UK. The band members were:
… Read Full Bio ↴Cord were a four-piece band from Norfolk, UK. The band members were:
* James Leeds - Vocals and Guitar
* Phil Davison - Drums
* Mike Jackson - Guitar
* Andrew Walsh - Bass

Their debut album "Other Peoples Lives (Are Not As Perfect As They Seem)" was released 2nd October 2006 in the UK.
Listen to classic rock tracks Eyes and Go Either Way, plus the epic Already Lost.
http://www.myspace.com/cordonline

If you loved Cord, most of the band members are now part of Tin Man.

Make It
Cord Lyrics

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You never made it lady
You tried to make it on your own
And now it's got you down
It's not so complicated
Four letters never meant a thing
And now it's on your mind

I wish that I could meet you there

Runaway tonight
Catch a ticket on a one way flight
Runaway run away tonight
Cause you won't make it

What ever happened to you?
It seems you faded with no lines
It happens all the time
You couldn't ever say it
It was so hard you were so numb
While I was playing dumb

I wish that I could meet you there

Runaway tonight
Catch a ticket on a one way flight
Runaway run away tonight
Cause you won't make it

Now it's not so bad
To give up on me to get it back for good

Runaway tonight
Catch a ticket on a one way flight

Runaway run way tonight
Cause you won't make it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cord's song "Make It" describe the story of a woman who tried to make it on her own and failed. The opening lines demonstrate that the woman did not succeed in her endeavors, and the fact that "it's got you down" implies that the failure had a significant impact on her life. Cord tells her that "four letters never meant a thing," suggesting that the reason for her downfall could have been her following her passion blindly and overlooking the practical elements of pursuing her dreams. The line "I wish that I could meet you there" depicts how Cord feels empathy for the woman, and that he wishes to connect with her on a deeper level emotionally.

The chorus of the song, however, is where Cord provides her with some advice. He suggests that she "Runaway tonight, catch a ticket on a one-way flight," indicating that the woman needs to step away from her current situation and take a break from it. Cord repeatedly sings that she "won't make it," which could either mean that the woman genuinely cannot continue working towards her goals, or that the way she's going about it isn't working, and she needs to approach it from a new angle. The verse, "Whatever happened to you? It seems you faded with no lines," serves the purpose of showing that she has grown hopeless and stopped writing new chapters in her story.

Overall, the song "Make It" is a genuine message of hope, encouragement, and empathy. Cord conveys that falling short of one's goals is a natural part of life, but it is critical to continue pushing ahead and looking for new paths to success.

Line by Line Meaning

You never made it lady
You didn't succeed, despite your efforts

You tried to make it on your own
You attempted to accomplish something without help

And now it's got you down
Your situation is causing you emotional distress

It's not so complicated
The situation is not as difficult as it seems

Four letters never meant a thing
A four-letter word (likely 'love') was insignificant to your success

And now it's on your mind
You're currently fixated on this issue

I wish that I could meet you there
I desire to help you in your struggle

Runaway tonight
Escape your current situation immediately

Catch a ticket on a one way flight
Buy a one-way plane ticket to leave without any intention of returning

Cause you won't make it
You will not succeed if you stay in your current situation

What ever happened to you?
What led to this situation?

It seems you faded with no lines
You disappeared from success without any warning signs

It happens all the time
This situation is common

You couldn't ever say it
You were unable to express how you felt

It was so hard you were so numb
You were unable to acknowledge the difficulty of the situation

While I was playing dumb
I pretended not to notice your struggle and didn't offer help

Now it's not so bad
Things are looking up

To give up on me to get it back for good
You needed to step away from me to regain your success

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@wally7856

24w

Light duty use (sjoow) or (sjow), heavy duty use (soow) or (sow).

(s) stands for service
(o) stands for oil resistant outer jacket
(oo) stands for oil resistant outer and inner jacket
(sj) stands for junior service use. Good up to 300v (600v is standard) and has a thinner jacket

The sj is good for anything that doesn't get run over or high traffic and is much lighter and easier to coil and lays flat on the ground and takes up much less space. The standard cable is thick like garden hose and is much heavier and harder to coil and bulkier and doesn't always lay flat on the ground. Your needs may vary but some construction sites and things like theater or stages may require you to use the regular s cable instead of the sj cable. You should be able to see both types at home depot or the like.

I can't read the writing on the cable in the video but it looks to be sow or soow by how thick the jacket is. sjoow is much much thinner cable and easier to work with.

All comments from YouTube:

@konradpetz7317

1y↑22

After 40 years as a industrial electrician I have mad 100's of extension cords or devices with cord ends. One thing I quickly learned was that if you can read the printing on the cord properly left to right then the male plug end goes on the left end. This is so the wires don't criss cross inside the cord end. This is 99.9% accurate.

@DisaNToora

43w↑1

Thanks for sharing your experience, sir

@ikkentonda

2y↑7

A better way to remove outer insulation is to score it lengthwise for the length you need without cutting all the way through. You only cut through completely at the end, which you will either end up cutting off entirely or at least stripping insulation from the inner conductors, so minor nicks to the inner insulation aren't a concern. At the other end of the slit, score a perpendicular line all the way around. Then PEEL the insulation off, it will break along the slits where the insulation is weakest. You'll also have something to hang onto when peeling around the radial slit. This guarantees you won't cut into the inner insulation nor weaken anything with too sharp a bend radius. A very sharp knife is mandatory (I like Olfa black "ultra sharp" break-away blades). Thanks for the video! I just built two exactly to your specs (mainly to endanger the lives of all the OSHA armchair quarterbacks).

@davem147

2y↑10

Great video, very well done. But after watching you put so much emphasis on safety while building this extension cord, I was a bit surprised when, near the end of the video, I watched you pull the plug out of the extension box by yanking on the cord! This often bends the prongs - and possibly loosens the electrical connection.

@danhartman9087

2y↑5

Great video! Best box I've seen so far! Clearly and well explained. I made one a while back after "Stud Pack's" design (I noticed you referenced him too) and it serves me very well. But I think after seeing this one, it may be time for a redesign. I really like your "anti-snag" base. The only difference for me might be leaving off weather proof doors as I really wont need them (but can keep them handy for future use if ever needed). Also, I used 20A outlets (very similar to your 15A versions). I can simply transfer from my current box to the new one. Just had another thought - will use 1/2" HDPE cutting board from Dollar Store rather than plywood base. I think it will hold up somewhat better than plywood in the areas I'll use it. I like this box! Great job!

@LRN2DIY

Thanks, Dan! Great thoughts and I bet that HDPE will really slide well along the floor as needed too.

@samhain9394

42w

Instead of the "cutting board"...

(15 yr chef: you should never cut on plastic, marble, granite, glass, or hardwood/bamboo if you care about your blades. The only acceptable cutting board is a soft wood one, preferably a block from multiple pieces that are oriented end-up when assembled 👍)

... You could also use one or few (glued together with fire resistant adhesive or bolted) of the "self-healing cut mats" they also sell there at Dollar Tree. This will take corner-checks and angled drops hundreds of times over without cracking, unlike the cut boards that shatter with corner drops and flexed forces.
💡

@daxmas625

32w

Stud Pack guys are so cool

@KevinBenecke

2y↑3

Here's another idea for the covers. Instead of using the flat weather cover, use the kind that allows you to close it when stuff is plugged in. And it might also be good if you get that GFCI extension cord that plugs into the wall, get one that also has a good surge protector on it because if you are a contractor, you never know what the power quality of the worksite is going to be and you don't need a bad power surge coming through and destroying tools or batteries you are charging costing you even more money to replace them.

@samhain9394

42w

Couldn't you just install an AFCI+GFCI combo receptacle on the line end in the box, also protecting the second receptacle in series?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but an AFCI should detect the change in current from a surge and trip...

@mikeking7470

32w↑1

Couple of things. You're using a 12 ga. cord, you could use 20-amp outlets. And get the industrial type, much better "innards". And two, you never, ever, disconnect a cord by pulling on the cable.

@NWGR

1y↑1

Amazing video and I especially like the bucket idea! I bought the items to make one of these after watching studpack's video but I'll be upgrading a few parts. Specifically the aluminum box and the outlet with usb built in. Thanks for posting this!

@samhain9394

42w↑1

There are videos on here that add utility to the bucket idea by making it a large spool, easily operated with a drill. 💡👍

@samhain9394

42w↑1

Just make sure you put a grommet or c-channel in the hole so you don't wear your insulation jacket out.

@harrygmarshall5157

I melted a cord wound in a coil, but it was around a sheet metal core , no core it still developed a magnetic field which may be no problem under normal use 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@solveetcoagula1891

Was thinking about building one of these to run power to my car port so I can put in some over head lights and plug in my pellet grill, stuff that wont be in use full time. I have a GFCI port about 20 feet from my car port and want something dual use. I like your design and is fairly straight forward and water proof, plus all the links are dang helpful. Just have to find cable and decide how much I want to buy.

@SuperVstech

2y↑4

Not a bad build.
I would swap the rain covers, for a bellows expanding in use coverplate, so you can safely use the cord in the rain. A side benefit is the clear cover will allow the nite light to be visible in the dark, and allow it to shut off during the day.

@TRINITYALPS5

26w

I was just making one of these tonight and thought your design is great. I'm no expert, but the only thing I would do differently is put a rubber grommet on the hole at the bottom of the bucket to prevent wear and tear. Thanks for the education.

@wally7856

24w

Just get rid of the bucket all together. All you need is a velcro cable tie at the plug end to hold it together. You shouldn't have cable all coiled up without airflow as it can heat up under high amperage continuous draws. Having that excess cable in a bucket derates your conductors by 50% amperage as noted in Table 310.15(C)(1) of the NEC.

@ScottSellsSoCal

29w

Perfect! I’ve watched a few of these extension cord vids and yours is best. Thank you

@mr.a.

2y↑1

I really enjoy your channel! I’ve been a subscriber for a while. I return frequently to refresh my mind on clever tips and tricks! I have this handyman book from the 80’s with hand drawn pics of insane simple ideas 💡!

@rupe53

2y↑18

One change I would make is leaving enough wood to cut a handhold on the board. Easier to carry and you can hang it on the wall with a nail. That said, this is NOT a UL approved device or approved by OSHA for a commercial job site. Oh, one more thing... do not feed a cord through a hole in a bucket. Cords like this must have free flowing air to stay cool and if used while coiled up in a bucket they may get hotter than you think.

@davecarsley8773

42w

Actually, OSHA does allow for "self repaired" extension cords on jobsites now. No inspector in the world would cite you for a cord done this well.

@rupe53

42w

@@davecarsley8773 ... this is not a REPAIRED cord. This is a built from scratch deal, which someone from OSHA might have an issue with... not your local building inspector.

@wally7856

24w

@@rupe53 OSHA does allow these cords as long as EVERY component used is listed for it's intended use. The biggest fail with these home jobbies is the box itself. Most of the boxes used in these homemade quad boxes are listed for permanent install and not for portable use. That's a code violation right there. Hubble and Leviton do make portable listed boxes but are very expensive. Inspectors will kick out any of these quad boxes that use the metal boxes with knockouts, this one doesn't have knock outs but isn't listed for portable use so 50/50 whether you get called on it or not.

@rupe53

24w

@@wally7856 I'm with ya here on the 50/50 bit. The flip side is any serious DIY type can make or use one of these and never seen an inspector so no worries if done nicely.

@wally7856

24w

@@rupe53 Oh ya, use these for sure. I have about a dozen of these (sound guy) and once you use these, you'll never grab your extension cord again. These are all I use in my garage (and on stage).

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@karolw5438

36w

I use garden hose reel for my long extension cords. Can easily real it up and move around on the wheels

@LilRedDog

There is another video, that I watched and what I have found, after a month of using this method is:

The receptacles should be orientated so their load lines pull in the opposite direction as the line wire. This will pull line tension along the same path as apposed to flipping the box, rubbing the load wire (on a surface), because all tension, as shown) comes from one side when tension should come from two sides.

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@JohnSmith-qi6co

38w

What? Load lines? What are trying to say?

@imark7777777

Cascading GFCI's could be problematic there's selectivity there's other reasons but I guess what they really want is to protect the cable which I think stems from an OSHA requirement for job sites. I guess you really weren't worried with cutting down all that length it pains me every time. Yeah that might not be manageable but I'm going you know you always get that cord and it's always at three feet short problem. I have seen and tried many different chord ranking techniques over the years. They don't recommend the group method it permanently twists the cord and makes it a tripping hazard see over the arm death by extension cord to extension cord it's worse. The bucket is not too bad although the bend radius of that cable is a little out of spec for it. Cable reels aren't too bad although they're not gonna work with heavier cords. Cable reel with a handle spool thing with outlets on it works pretty good again not for that cord, I have one of these and it's nice and convenient but all of my other cords in the bean wrap differently. Which leads me to the overunder broadcast technique not only does it keep the cord from internally twisting creating a trip hazard a small loop of rope to secure it and it doesn't tangle. Unless you accidentally get one of the ends through the middle.

@kevinritchie9227

2y↑9

As soon as I started watching, I thought 'Stud Pack' just recently did something like that. And then you mentioned them. Cool. Great ideas!

@mrcryptozoic817

2y↑2

And I'm glad you made the reference to Paul/Stud Pack. He deserved the credit and that sort of credit is sorely and frequently missing on YT.

@jamescolovos

Alright Gang, I'll watch the rest of this one

@tristanswain7107

Those outlet testers are not able to do the most important test, polarity, if you have your phase and neutral wires backwards ( hot and return I think you called them) they will still show the correct voltage etc. To test this you need to have an independent earth ( a metal rod pushed into the ground will do the job) then connect that to one end of your voltage/multi meter then use the other end of your meter to test the socket. You will get the voltage on your hot/phase you should get nothing on the neutral/return and the same with the earth/ground

@TomCee53

2y↑1

Rather than taping, I refer to drive in unused screws so they don’t stick out.
Since you haven’t mounted the outlets before the first test, I’d plug the tester into the gfci before plugging into power.

@jerg7942

24w

I will not point out the janking of the plug out by the cord , others already had, But you should wrap tape over the Wagos levers to secure them. Pushing the outlet back into the box ; coiling of the wire could pop open one or more of the levers.

@commandercool1669

2y↑1

This is so realistic. I would have forgotten that housing too, thanks for leaving that in

@TheRealSlowhand

2y↑3

Hi, great video... I have a question for you... Is there any concern about the safety of an aged cord... Such as the outer shell being cracked and a bit brittle?

@johnkulpowich5260

O S H A. Yes

@LRN2DIY

2y↑2

That’s definitely worth looking at. This one at least was still soft and free of cuts and issues but each cord should be checked before doing a project like this. The better cords can stay in good shape for ages.

@ranger178

2y↑1

i had one very old and the insulation was so old pulling on cord shorted the wires and blew breaker from insulation crumbling

@TheRealSlowhand

2y↑2

@@ranger178 I've had a very similar situation once... Since then I always inspect any old cords very, very carefully...

@rupe53

bend the cord sharply over on itself then squeeze it. (like he did for trimming the outer jacket) If you hear crunching sounds it's dry cracked internally.

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@bigboiijon

Thank you for this. Love your videos.

@Dirtyharry70585

2y↑3

Made cords in the ‘80’s but used button breakers mounted in the box- no fancy receptacle back then. 12/3 cords

@BobMuir100

WOW! That alignment tip!? Never heard before I am now wondering if cable over here is the same? I have always just bent the wires over.
Glad you also forget the end!
Bob
England

@TheLukemcdaniel

A lot of gfci outlets I've seen include a tiny led to show the protection is good.

@LRN2DIY

Yeah, this one has that too - I just liked the brighter lights that make it easier to check.

@MrSrtman18

46w

Ive always wanted to make one of these. I didnt really understand the drawing. So i guess id like the see the wire job in more detail. Thanks. I need this waterproof power dealio.

@JohnSmith-qi6co

38w

From the looks of your question please don't attempt this.

@killaken2000

4:40 this works for other twisted cables like xlr, powercon, etc.

@Dirtyharry70585

Not sure using that plastic fitting ideal for rough housing that box, a metal and rubber compression fitting is better. And also use that spare cord wire so the reciprocals fit easier

@TheMormonPower

26w

People will say its not needed, but I always build my extension cords with 10 Ga. Wire...Sure, its a little more expensive, but its heavier duty, and has less current loss when it comes to length. I also.only use Hubbell for my connectors. 😮

@000Mach

Paint over the light sensor to have the indicator light stay on

@tjvaichus

25w

Why did you not use 20amp receptacles? Do you never plan to plug this setup into a 20amp receptacle?

@BigmoRivera

Great Job 📐🪚🔨⚡️

@thelibbybapa7023

41w

I enjoyed the vid. Good information and presentation. I would note a couple things. Your hand/knife positions at 3:02 when cutting that paper is really bad form. It is just asking for the blade to slip and slice your other hand. You also might want to know that the 'K' is not silent in Knipex. It is pronounced Kuh-nip-x. Knipex even sells T-shirts that explicitly state the correct pronunciation. They are a German company and German does not use a silent k.

@LRN2DIY

41w

I love learning about ways I can improve so I appreciate the feedback on both the knife handling and the kuh-nip-x. I've been saying that wrong for years and I do try to look up pronunciations of most things but missed that one. Thanks again for sharing and for watching!

@tiberiusbotescu1448

I added a 2" rubber grommet to protect the cable when I pull it out of the bucket.

@ronaldoswald1942

Isn't the patina on the wire an issue?

@gail2803

2y↑2

I have used the Wago lever nuts, after that you'll never go back to wire nuts!!

@c0pyimitati0n

+10 for Rigid tools over Ryobi

That lifetime warranty is clutch, not to mention they're an Ohio based company

@davidh8367

I did a switched three gang with second dimmer to one of the outlets. Multipurpose, I guess.

@quartzofcourse

2y↑1

I watched both of stud packs extension cord videos, great channel

@2wrdr

Don't see this mentioned so what about making it completely from scratch. What exact type wire (12/3 heavy duty yet still pliable) should one purchase?

@wally7856

24w

@micnolmadtube

42w

As an electrician seeing you use uninsulated or bare copper wire made all my alarm bells go off big time. I know they are just ground BUT in two situations they are live and since the box is metal, YES aluminium is very much conductive, you would get shocked. Sit 1, faulty equipment sending power to ground. Sit 2, one or more of the bare copper touching one of the terminals inside as you put it all together or if the box got smacked around enough.

@wally7856

24w

That's the "entire" purpose of the safety ground. Short out any hot to chassis situations and trip the breaker. We always use bare copper for ground in North America.

@Ericbjohnston5150

2y↑2

Never ever pull on cord. Reach down and grab plug.

@bobniles1928

Those receptacles are self grounding. Since your box is metal, connect the ground to the box only and the receptacles will be grounded thru their yokes.

@JohnSmith-qi6co

38w

Usually, yes. The problem is that there are some receptacles that have grounds isolated from the yoke. Not common but they do exist. Someone way in the future might replace one of the outlets. When they do, you want them to see that ground wire hanging loose and to hook it up. That way all outlet types are considered.

@bobniles1928

38w

Isolated ground receptacles are well marked and it would be hard to confuse them. Special receptacle may have an orange face with a small green triangle or a white face with a small orange triangle.

@fmphotooffice5513

46w

Better check if a venue allows DIY cords like this. I was a a convention in San Jose with specifc restrictions about 10 years ago. I think DIY anything electrical was disallowed.

@FoodOnCrack

1y↑2

No wire ferrules?

@BobMuir100

Great video.
The end sockets seem far more complicated than we have over here, I don’t follow why yours are so awkward. We also don’t talk gauges etc it’s just 3 core extension cable to us, one may have it in white or black so tricky as the ladies will always want the ‘other’ one!
I have not noticed your little standup routine before………wondering if I can get back to that state?? Lol 😂
Love the plywood thingy however the bucket I must be missing something as seems more trouble?
Bob
England

@LiqdPT

44w

Gauge is how thick the wire is. This corresponds to how many amps it can handle over a certain distance.

@JohnSmith-qi6co

38w

You don't talk about gauges? Does that mean you would use the same gauge for a desk lamp as you would for a welder?

@BobMuir100

37w

@@JohnSmith-qi6co no, but the pack would say suitable for………..XYZ and that’s all we need to know. We just don’t have gauges in our heads like you guys seem too? This is from a DIY position of course I don’t know what the pro’s do.
Bob

@Chris.Rhodes

2y↑1

Stud Pack is that you? I swear this is an exact replay of Stud Packs video. Do we all have an inherited extension cord? Lol I have one as well, I made a similar extension cord with one USB GFCI and one standard Commerical 20a outlet With a manual reset (in line gfci) on the male end that's wired in and water resistant, So you can't do a fancy led plug (well, i guess you could, but you're going to have to cut your inline)

@Bryster51

Show us the code section that covers extension chords that you mention at the end of your video please.

@LRN2DIY

Here's some info on it and it's principally OSHA that discusses this: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/1992-11-04-1

@Bryster51

@@LRN2DIY
Oh, OSHA!
But not a reg for regular home owners.

I was thinking NEC for homeowners.

@KevinCoop1

@@LRN2DIY This is from the OSHA page you referenced. “The GFCI equipped cord set assembly or the GFCI equipped portable tool assembly must, as a complete unit, be approved as required by 1926.403(a) in accordance with the definition given in 1926.449.”
So, are you saying you are getting your extension cord assembly tested and listed? I’m thinking not.

@JimfromIndy

12 Guage wire supports 20 Amps. Why not use a 20 Amp male plug? 15 Amp outlets are fine, but the male end should be rated for 20 amp.

@rupe53

the problem is not always having a 20 amp outlet to plug it in. (the odd prong) Using #12 wire holds voltage drop to a minimum and also makes it more sturdy overall.

@LiqdPT

44w

Depends on how long the cord is. I think a 50ft 12 gauge cord is only rated for 15A. Amperage rating is a function of both wire thickness and length.

@williamdusenbury587

How long will it work 100ft?

@chadg739

Why 15a? Seems like 20a would be better for larger power tools.

@LiqdPT

44w

That would require a 20A outlet. I don't think I have any 20A outlets (they have special plugs) at my house.

@ShanePresleyC

Hospital grade outlets feature a power indicator light to let you know it's hot

@JohnSmith-qi6co

38w

Some not all

@SuperVstech

2y↑4

Wait, how did the cord work before? If the cord was backwards, they must have had the electricity flowing backwards.

@Dirtyharry70585

Hah it called twisted cord for strength and cloth reenforcement.

@LRN2DIY

2y↑2

@SuperVstech - The wires were still connected to the correct terminals but there's an order to them that lines up perfectly for each end. It's not a big deal to use the other end, you just have to move the cords around to wire them correctly.

@Daiceto

42w

AC .... "alternating" current .. there is no forwards or backwards at least if you're not using 3 phase..oh wait i dont even know if the muricahs use 3 phases at all.. in fact i dont know what they use at all, over here we either have Live, Neutral, Ground or Phase 1, 2, 3, Neutral and Ground.

@SuperVstech

42w

@@Daiceto yes… I was making a funny.

@jamieeisenhower1560

I would order through my local stores to support jobs And local business American products.

@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq

34w

Awesome

@TomMcDonaldatYahooDotCom

Nils, Great info, great work thank you 👍😉

@trailkrum6750

The bare ground copper wires ought to be fitted with sleeves indicating ground to be safest. Wago terminals could also be replaced with more robust connectors. Otherwise a pretty neat setup!

@Daiceto

42w

Wago > everything else.
- German Electrician

@mcocchiola

FYI, you missed the Klein outlet tester in affiliate links...I could be blind though.

@mrdennischapman

2y↑1

You really did not need to redo the male plug end because you forgot the collar. With a bit more effort you could have gone to the other end and fed the collar on the wire and slid it down to the male plug end.

@KevinCoop1

2y↑2

Please be advised that ALL extension cords sold are required to be tested and listed. NEC does not address these because they are not part of a premise wiring system. But, do not ever loan it out or let some use it. Lawyers would love a lawsuit if something would happen to them. You absolutely can not use this on any job site. As you pointed out in another comment, “The GFCI equipped cord set assembly or the GFCI equipped portable tool assembly must, as a complete unit, be approved as required by 1926.403(a) in accordance with the definition given in 1926.449.” This cord does not comply.
Also, with the exception of the replacement cord cap, none of the other components are tested or labeled for making extension cords.
So, you need to keep this cord for your use only.
Respectfully, Kevin

@wally7856

24w

www(dot)osha(dot)gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/1992-03-03

OSHA does allow these cords for "temporary" power as long as ALL components used are listed as such. The biggest fail with these home jobbie quad boxes are the box itself. Most are listed for permanent install and not portable use. Hubbel and Leviton do make portable boxes that are listed for portable use if anyone is looking.

@simonstevens753

Having just subscribed when you talked about uk plugs.All I see now is the week link which is the plug/skt. Not much you can do about that in your country though.

@drewk75

Wait....if you ground to the box doesn't that make the box potentially charged in a ground fault? Please tell me why I'm wrong.

@rupe53

the box may get charged, but it will all go to ground back at the source. This also protects you if say a hot wire accidentally touches the box internally.

@wally7856

24w

That's the "entire" purpose of the safety ground - short out any potentially hot to chassis situations and trip the breaker. Without the ground attached to the chassis, a hot could make contact and electrify the chassis creating a hazard for the user. If you don't have a metal chassis, you don't have any purpose for a safety ground and one is not needed. Appliances with plastic cases for example often are only 2 prong because they don't need a safety ground. The whole purpose of the ground is to ground to metal chassis/boxes.

@robincross4625

Everywhere I have ever seen it says: NEVER UNPLUG A DEVICE BY PULLING ON THE CORD.

@btd2516

When you were stripping the wire, I noticed that the conducters had that dull, corroded, moisture has wicked in there at some time in the past look. Why didn't you cut off a little more wire and get back to the clean copper?

@michaeltrent9716

2y↑5

Thank you for showing people how to endanger people's lives. There's a reason these death traps are not OSHA approved. I especially love the statements you made about taking to a job site and using in the mud. This thing is a huge OSHA fine if you are caught and having the GFCI device in the box doesn't protect you from shock if the box comes in contact with water. People if you make these thingies keep them indoors and not on jobsites. PS: the GFCI cord you plugged in to at the end doesn't make your cord compliant just makes it safer.

@negativerush

It is a listing and labeling citation, and putting a gfci onto something that is already gfci protected can cause the gfci to malfunction and not worth.

@danhartman9087

I am asking because I don't know: would an "AFCI" type receptacle (if there is such a thing) be better?

@negativerush

2y↑1

@@danhartman9087 I know they make arc fault breakers not sure about receptacles. Either way it would not make a difference to OSHA. They go by the UL listing for equipment and NEC. Now you could make one of these with a pendulum box ( a box designed for this task) but you need to follow the manufacturer instructions (OSHA will also reference). Use just one GFCI ( one will cover multiple other outlets) and as long as it follows the codes be ok with it.

@scottelder3141

I'm assuming that he is referring to individuals using the cord at various job sites around the house and not a tradesman using it.

@wally7856

24w

@@danhartman9087 An AFCI devise recognizes arc flashes by listening to "noise" introduced to the line during an arc flash. AC motors with brushes often false trip AFCI devices because the arc on the brushes makes the same type of noise on the line. Since this is a work type box, AC motors are probably plugged into these boxes often making AFCI devices a bad choice to use in this type of situation.

@c0pyimitati0n

0:53 Am I crazy because I don't see any links for the wire like you mentioned?

@karlringsdorf5858

Maybe I have been misinformed, it is my understanding that you are not allowed by OSHA regulations to use cord sets that have been repaired with new cord caps or modified, on job sites as originally stated in the beginning of the video.

@karlringsdorf5858

Additionally, GFCI protection should be on the line side of the cord set so it protects as much of the cord as possible. Again as I recall, OSHA regulations.

@rupe53

@@karlringsdorf5858 ... that is true of job sites, where even temporary power has GFCI outlets. Now you have the double whammy of having 2 GFCIs on the same circuit, which may false trip.

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@robciere3162

42w

Thumbnail made me believe Raikonen was settling in to his new life 😂😂😂

@ihteramulhaq786

why some countries have different voltages. in USA 123V, here in Pakistan 220V?

@onfarm6521

43w

I was trying to figure out which link was for the wire? Anyway you can help? I’m trying to make sure I order the right stufff for this project

@cheloagain7228

52w

Is this enough power for ac window unit and lights in camper

@poyim256

I’ve got one utility box also, who’s brand name was TOPELE

@Jobryant06

32w

Just use a ping pong paddle as the mounting surface lol😅

@alexiorodriguez6208

I was about to scream out loud DONT CUT TOWARDS YOUR HAND!!!! CUT AWAY FROM YOUR HAND!!!! but you stopped yourself.......good

@SriramKarra

31w

Lok at all those product links!! Yet j am not able to find a link to a cord!!

@btj1844

White on bright, get it right. Black on brass, you bet you a$$. Green to ground.

@tayred81

Nice video. You are not Swedish, sorry for asking but you sound and looks super swede 😂

@LRN2DIY

2y↑1

I have Swedish ancestry but I was born and raised in the U.S.

@mholzmann

Why are you grounding a plastic box?? Both outlets are grounded.

@surferdude642

He said it is an aluminum box.

@EazzyBeezie

Yikes

@jester0770

2y↑1

the cord is backwards.......what is he smoking they are twisted in the jacket.....the order changes

@LRN2DIY

2y↑2

They rotate but they're always in the same order. It's not a huge deal one way or the other but when you use the proper ends, they line up just right.

@rotoclip3427

@@LRN2DIY i've rebuilt cords for thirty years .i've had that problem of replacing ends of cords most often didn't realize i had my ends of the cords backwards! now i know ,thanks!

@johnkulpowich5260

2y↑2

I'll give you. A

@vincentgonzales8917

We have been taught to disconnect a cord by the plug NOT the cord. Looking for trouble by yanking on the cord 15:06. This explains the broken plug a fire waiting to happen. Bad plug bad habit. Please think safty in your videos.

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