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*Using the tin snips, cut the extension cord such that the male cord is 2 meters in length. The cutting tolerance is 20 centimetres.  
#Using the tin snips, cut the extension cord such that the male cord is 2 meters in length. The cutting tolerance is 20 centimetres.  


*Using the tin snips, strip the loose sleeves of the male and female cords such that 30 centimetres of insulated wires are unsleeved. The stripping tolerance is 5 centimetres.
#Using the tin snips, strip the loose sleeves of the male and female cords such that 30 centimetres of insulated wires are unsleeved. The stripping tolerance is 5 centimetres.


*Using the tin snips, cut the green wire of the male and female cords such that none or little of the green wire is visible. The cutting tolerance is 3 centimetres.
#Using the tin snips, cut the green wire of the male and female cords such that none or little of the green wire is visible. The cutting tolerance is 3 centimetres.


*Using the wire strippers, strip the white and black wires of the male and female cords by 2 centimetres. The stripping tolerance is half a centimetre.
#Using the wire strippers, strip the white and black wires of the male and female cords by 2 centimetres. The stripping tolerance is half a centimetre.


*Using the crimpers, crimp the female connector onto the white wire of the male cord. Ensure that no exposed wire lies between the wire insulation and the connector insulation.
#Using the crimpers, crimp the female connector onto the white wire of the male cord. Ensure that no exposed wire lies between the wire insulation and the connector insulation.


*Insert 1 alligator clip insulation into each of the white and black wires of the female cord.
#Insert 1 alligator clip insulation into each of the white and black wires of the female cord.


*Using the soldering set, solder the white and black wires of the female cord to the alligator clips.
#Using the soldering set, solder the white and black wires of the female cord to the alligator clips.


*Slide the inserted insulation pieces over the alligator clip handles.
#Slide the inserted insulation pieces over the alligator clip handles.


*Link the male and female cords together by their plugs.
#Link the male and female cords together by their plugs.

Revision as of 03:08, 23 December 2011

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Tools

  • Straight Pattern Tin Snips
  • Wire Strippers Compatible with 16 Gauge
  • Crimpers Compatible with 16 to 22 Gauge Connectors
  • Measuring Tape
  • Handiworks
  • Compatible Set of a Soldering Iron and Solder, as well as a Soldering Stand and a Wet Sponge or Wet Paper Towel

Materials

  • Extension Cord of 50 feet (about 15 meters) having 16 Gauge Wires
  • Female Insulated Electrical Connector for 16 to 22 Gauge
  • [2] Battery Alligator Clips

Steps

  1. Using the tin snips, cut the extension cord such that the male cord is 2 meters in length. The cutting tolerance is 20 centimetres.
  1. Using the tin snips, strip the loose sleeves of the male and female cords such that 30 centimetres of insulated wires are unsleeved. The stripping tolerance is 5 centimetres.
  1. Using the tin snips, cut the green wire of the male and female cords such that none or little of the green wire is visible. The cutting tolerance is 3 centimetres.
  1. Using the wire strippers, strip the white and black wires of the male and female cords by 2 centimetres. The stripping tolerance is half a centimetre.
  1. Using the crimpers, crimp the female connector onto the white wire of the male cord. Ensure that no exposed wire lies between the wire insulation and the connector insulation.
  1. Insert 1 alligator clip insulation into each of the white and black wires of the female cord.
  1. Using the soldering set, solder the white and black wires of the female cord to the alligator clips.
  1. Slide the inserted insulation pieces over the alligator clip handles.
  1. Link the male and female cords together by their plugs.
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