[mcfangz]

i have a 110v electric drill with a 2 prong cord and would like to change it to a longer #14 3 wire/3 prong cord. right now it is a 2 prong cord w/o ground. any suggestions on how to ground this?

 

[Red Squirrel]

Is the drill housing plastic? There is probably simply nothing to ground on it, so it's ok to just have 2 prongs. My newish Dewalt only has 2 prongs.

 

[Jim Port]

Your drill is most likely double insulated and does not need the third wire.

 

[Gizmoman]

Your drill is most likely double insulated and does not need the third wire.

Ditto.....Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.)

 

[mcfangz]

yes , it is a double insulated AEG SBE-38R 115 VAC 4A 50-60 HZ. actually the plugs are both 1/4" in width. some of my other 2 prongs are 1/4" and 3/8" - polarized. these don't appear to be polarized. what should be done with the green/ground wire on the new cord?? thanx.

 

[junkcollector]

what should be done with the green/ground wire on the new cord?? thanx.

You don't need it. Cut it off or cap it. I would use a two wire cord instead.:thumbsup:

 

[J. V.]

Cord and plug must be an assembly listed for the tool. You are not supposed to make cords like we all know we do......LOL.

 

[SD515]

Cord and plug must be an assembly listed for the tool. You are not supposed to make cords like we all know we do......LOL.

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