How To Fix Plug That Won't Stay In Outlet! EASY DIY Tutorial Step By Step For Beginners!
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On this episode I'm going to show you how to fix plug that won't stay in outlet! This is an easy DIY tutorial step-by-step for beginners! If you have plugs that won't stay in the outlet I strongly advise you change them right away because it very dangerous and could cause arcing, overheating, sparks and could cause electric shock! This video explains why those plugs get loose and what you can do to fix this problem!
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Awesome and detailed video as usual! Just curious, if living in an old house and there are no ground wires in any of my outlets, what can I do about that? Is it still safe to change the outlet without the ground since the entire house doesn't have any? (if this is a topic you can make a video on, I would appreciate it if you could).
Thank you so much brother! Yes I’ll make one this week! Please stay tuned my friend! 🙏🏽😊
@@FixThisHouse Thank you!
First of all, you should determine whether your house has grounding or not. Many homes built in the 1950's have grounding, but not a visible ground wire in the metal outlet box and use 2 prong receptacles. You can carefully remove the cover of your main electrical panel and look for a neutral/ground bus bar with neutral and ground wires connected. You also can check with a multimeter to see if metal boxes are grounded. What they did in some homes is to run a separate ground wire which is attached to the back of the boxes.
It's a code violation to to use 3 prong receptacles in ungrounded locations because it gives a false condition of grounding. Realistically, it would not be less safe as long as your tool/appliance used a 2 prong plug, ttbomk.
If there is no ground you can use GFCI receptacles and this is code compliant even without a ground wire. You can also use them to protect downstream receptacles as well. In this case the downstream receptacles can be changed to 3 prong. GFCI receptacles come with stickers for this purpose. One sticker says "No Equipment Ground". This sticker goes on the GFCI and all downstream protected receptacles. (attach to cover plate) The other sticker says "GFCI protected outlet". This sticker goes on the downstream protected outlets, so you'll have 2 stickers on those. These receptacles will then protect individuals from serious shock, but will not protect sensitive electronic equipment without the ground wire.
If you go this route, I recommend the Leviton slim line as they fit better in the small boxes.
That was actually my question too. I own a family home built in the 1840s, and I had the fuse box upgraded by an electrician to circuit breakers years ago (approx 20) but not sure if the outlets that were existing at the time of service are grounded. He did install new outlets for the stove, microwave and refrigerator in the kitchen so I could use new appliances. The rest of the house still has the cloth covered wires in black and white.
@@barbararobinson-smith9607 I don't think houses had electrical wiring until the 1880's. So, depending on when it was added, it's either knob and tube or it successor which started in the late 1940's. If it's knob and tube it should probably be removed and updated. If it's the next generation of wiring, you may have a ground wire separate from the hot and neutral fabric casing and it may still be good. You should have an electrician make that call.
Dude, you are a great instructor - love the visual of all tools needed, the pace, the disclaimers and showing the inside of the worn out outlet. Thank you.
Electrician here, few things about this vid I want to point out, first off never put any insulation under the screw that’s how fires start aka strip more off and the strippers have a little hole in them to make the loop that took you were using to make the loop is kind of useless in my opinion, don’t use any wire nuts or connectors if you don’t have too usually just wire straight to the receptical
Thank you! That's always how I've done it. I never knew about pigtails. I guess used if someone cut the the outlet wires to short?
What I like about your vids are they are to point, fast and are not overly long. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing. I used to think it was my extension cords that was causing that, due to the weight of it. After switching a few outlets, I now also use those extension cords with the flat type plug, plugging into the wall, versus the one that sticks out. Plus, it looks better for my cable management :)
He is the best that I have seen on UA-cam, thank you.
Thank you so much 😊! 🙏🏽
I use commercial grade receptacles which are more durable than residential ones.
And when you loop wires make sure that the insulation doesn’t stick between the screw and the metal pad of the receptacle. It causes a bad contact problem.
I would recommend using "spec grade" receptacles instead of residential grade. They are only about $1.25 more, but are more durable and provide better contact with cord prongs over time. They also provide a wire clamping option, using a straight stripped wire. This is known as back wiring and is a solid connection, not to be confused with back stabbing as on cheap receptacles. They are available in tamper resistant and non varieties. My local Home Depot and Lowes seems to stock mostly the non tamper resistant ones.
Note the non-TR outlets are no longer allowed as replacements per NEC.
4:25 I use a round nose pliers for this.
7:50 WAGO - Made in germany - use it!!! :-)
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If you install the receptacle with the ground on top, it will prevent the plug from coming out and exposing the prongs.
Good job! Very easy to understand and follow!
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much!
I'm 73 and fixed my outlet he's the best thank you. Oh and I'm female. If I can do it anyone can saved me a bunch of money doing it myself.
Thank you! 🙏🏽😊
Thank you, well explained
Great video, good detail
I have used this hack in my own home and it’s really helped.
Thank you for the great detailed videos!
Thank you so much for your support! 🙏🏽😊
Just bend the prongs out a bit.. Add more friction and it will hold.
Thank you for sharing your technique! 🙏🏽😊
I found this video on accident, but I have this problem in my bedroom. I’ve never heard of the Wago connectors before. Think I’m gonna have to pick those up and finally fix that outlet. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the tutorial! New subscriber here 😁
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
Can you squeeze the things tighter with pliers without getting shocked? Or do you have to shut off the power?
Awesome, pretty helpful keep it up...thank you
Thank you 🙏🏽!
Thank u for making this video I never knew why plugs get all loosey goose like that. Also I now know to train myself not to wiggle cords as I pull them out. I also didn't know that they had weather proof and tamper proof plugs. Great video!
Thank you so much! I’m glad I could bring awareness! Maybe a good method when taking them out is instead of side to side, just lightly go up and down motion 👍🏽😊
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Very good trainer!!!!
Thank you! 🙏🏽😊
Cool tips
Thank you! 🙏🏽😊
Very clear and informative. Especially thanks for the link to the wago connectors. I didn't know they existed but will be using them now.
Does anyone have a solution for a rental apartment? I don't really want to play electrician since I only rent.
Thank you Kuya!
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would prefer someone invented an adapter you could slip over prongs so they would either magnetize or create some sort of wedge to hold them in better....we have multiple outlets in our home like this and they have like 4-6 extra wires piggybacked on them so they require an incredible amount of detail to rewire and actually fit them back into the box.
Di you have a video or advice about how to keep the phone recharger plugged in and not fall out if an extention chord so easily?
I am no expert but using a power cord may slow down the charging
You have a buit in wire bender on the outlet and a stripper.
You are making the loop on the copper wire incorrectly.....you should never have copper over insulation...when tightening the wire to the outlet screw the screw will hit the insulation first..... improper connection.
Why use new wires? Can't I use the existing wires once I take the old outlet out?
Your a Good guy 👦 👌 👏 👍
Thank you so much Abraham! 🙏🏽
I really appreciate for the videos 🙏🙌
I just bend the plug prongs. Vuala. Easy fix.
Thank you for sharing your advice!
There is no use for pigtails when replacing a receptacle as you would just move the wires from the old receptacle to the new one.
When you say "if this outlet fails that other outlet will not work" is behind your reasoning for using the pigtails is unfounded as there is not a second set of wires exiting the outlet box meaning either it is the only receptacle on the circuit or it is the last receptacle on the circuit so even if it did fail it would not affect any receptacles on the circuit.
Even if there was a second set of wires leaving the outlet box, receptacles are made so that there is contact between the two connected hot wires and two connected neutral wires on a receptacle so that in the event that the receptacle should fail the electricity will continue to flow between the incoming and exiting wires.
How do you fix a loose outlet in the wall? No matter how much I tighten it it's loose
I've been using paper clips as a wedge
Aluminum foil wrapped over the prongs will hold the plug in nice and snug.
The only downside: the aluminum gets charred when the house burns down.
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I think it’s sort of funny that you are using $0.75 worth of Wagos to install a $0.71 outlet. And probably taking $10 of electrician time. So, yeah would probably use a higher grade outlet.
I’m using BRAND NEW outlets that a professional installed & im using Brand New 🔌’s & I have to physically push on the plug to work, once I take pressure off the 🔌 it stops current 🤷🏻♂️
I find that gorilla glue works very well
Thank you for sharing your technique! 🙏🏽😊
LOL
I would suggest changing the title 2 "Receptacle/Outlet Replacement", rather than "Fix" loose plug. Sorry
It gets worn out. Take notes ladies.... Lmfaooo
All I do is squeeze (Bend) the plug prongs inward and then wedge them into the slots. Problem solved.
Thank you for sharing your technique! 🙏🏽😊
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Replace it, it's a cheap part.
Yes I agree! 💯 fixing it is impossible and dangerous.
See the above comment, ladies take note.
Your loops are too short and wire insulation under the screw can cause fire. Your wire under the screw should be fully uninsulated.
This does not explain how to fix the problem rather just on how to replace it
Right... Fix it by completely replacing it... 🙄
Yes, it’s dangerous to fix a $2 receptacle
Your not fixing a plug, your fixing a problem by replacing a plug.
Misleading title. It should be how to replace, not fix!
Its not an outlet its a receptacle.
Street name I guess 🤷🏽♂️?
This is boring
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That Is an illegal illustration, your making people think receptacle can be repaired.
They must be replaced.