How can I fix my lawn mower cable after I mowed over it?

Question

How can I fix my lawn mower cable after I mowed over it?

Answer 1

Don't splice the cable, the join can hot, or moisture can get in. The whole length of the cable needs to be replaced.

When it is time for a new mower, get a petrol one. No cable to mow over, no risk of shock.

Answer 2

Don't join the wires, you will need to have a whole new cable fitted by somebody who is qualified to do so.

Answer 3

In the UK you can buy a cable connector ( from B&Q/Homebase or electrical stores), cut out the  damaged cable and reconnect with perfect safety.

I hope you are using a Safety Cutout when you run your lawnmower. They are for just this kind of accident, preventing you from getting electrocuted, and at £10 -15 its the cheapest life insurance you'll ever get.

Answer 4

two words:

home depot

Answer 5

easy, cut off both ragged ends, get one of those plastic ( don't know the name) wire connectors, you can s***w in the different coloured wire in each side, make sure they match each other each side, cover with duct tape, and voila off you go again, i have done it loads of times. so your not the only 1

Answer 6

If you just nicked the covering and no wire is showing, yes, you can wrap it with electrical tape and replace at the end of the season.  If wires exposed or you cut through, replace it.

Answer 7

Need more details. Is this just an extension cord or it it permanently wired to the mower? If it's an extension cord, it's better to buy a new one. You can splice cut wires together (wire nuts are a bad idea) but they may work loose again from the flexing of the cord being used - unless you solder them together. If you solder them, make sure you use good quality electrical-grade tape to wrap each wire individually, then wrap the entire splice with the tape to protect it and keep you from getting shocked.

Another tactic is to attach new male & female ends to the cord at the cut. You end up with two shorter lengths of fully functioning (and safer) extension cable.

Answer 8

Take it to a shop and have them replace it for you.

Answer 9

replace the lot a repair is a bad idea for external equipment... just think a damp lawn and a shoddy repair and goodbye gardener