Wires holding up?

Question

My laptops power cord recently short circuited. I cut it open and fixed it. I separated the wires, used electrical tape, the whole 9 yards. The hard part is, this wire is commonly moved around. Electrical tape will not hold. Any help on this topic?

Answer 1

Wire nut, then electrical tape.

-ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR-

I gaurantee I read the Code more often than you. I fall asleep to it regularly. I doubt Nicholas will pay for a new cord, so I was suggesting a safe (although illegal) alternative. It's easy for an inspector to ALWAYS expect things to work out according to the way some book says to. That's simply not the way things work in real life. Most codes, including the one in question, exist to promote the sale of electrical supplies even though there are safe cheaper alternatives available. If wire nuts were an unsafe connection every home in America would be on fire right now.

Answer 2

After twisting wires well you can use liquid tape.Dip it inside and let it dry.repeat that until you feel safe to use it.Hardware store should have liquid tape , and they come in different colors.

Answer 3

After making sure the electrical tape is secure, wrap it with good old duct tape, the cure-all for just about everything.

Answer 4

You could get some butt splices at a hardware store.  You push the wire into each end and crimp it - it makes a good splice.  Another option is to leave the electrical tape as you have it, but get a couple of wire ties to hold the tape in place.  I commonly use lacing cord for this purpose.

Answer 5

"mlusian" - go to a corner and be ashamed of yourself for a while! (A long while.)

As an electrician (with a small "e" - for now), you should have been the first person to recommend, in fact insist, that the cord be replaced. Have you forgotten NEC Article 110.3(B)?

While the Article applies to electrical installations; it is also a reminder that ALL electrical devices must comply with their Listing & Labeling. The risk of another problem caused by a "quick-fix" overrides the expense of replacing the cord.

Read your Code Book a little more often, and earn back the large "E".

Meanwhile; Nick, REPLACE your cord, yesterday.