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    Aug 1, 2008, 01:51 PM
    Replacement part from 10A to 15A.
    Have a damaged outlet of an electrical extension cord set at 125volts 10Amps. Want to know if I could replace the outlet with a rating of 125volt 15 Amp. Will that be possible?
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    Aug 1, 2008, 02:24 PM
    You will not like my answer, but it is the correct one.

    A damaged extension cord should be taken out of service.

    Any modifications will violate the UL Listing of the product.

    Now, has anyone repaired a cord before? Sure, of course, thousands of times.

    The receptacle configuration for a 10 amp outlet is the same as a 15 amp, just that it is rated 5 amps more. The entire cord is only rated 10 amps, that is why the outlet is rated the same.

    So, if you decide to continue to use a repaired cord, you assume all risk.
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