11 DIYers Who Thought They Were Electricians Until They Failed
Most of the time, DIY electrical work is no joke…but sometimes it is. These handymen made some pretty big mistakes involving electricity, but luckily they all lived to tell the tale.
Most of the time, DIY electrical work is no joke…but sometimes it is. These handymen made some pretty big mistakes involving electricity, but luckily they all lived to tell the tale.
11. Unplugged
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Recently, I was cleaning my yard with my electric leaf blower connected to a 100-ft. long extension cord.
The blower kept cutting out, so I checked the cord and found it had a damaged spot about a foot from the end.
When I finished the yardwork, I went up to the hardware store to get a new end for the cord.
I cut off the bad end and installed a new plug end. I then rolled up the cord and hung it in the garage.
The next time I needed it, I plugged in the blower and then grabbed the other end.
Luckily, I didn’t touch the prongs or this story would have had a tragic ending! I’d mistakenly put another male end on the cord instead of a female end.
With only my pride shortcircuited, I unplugged the cord and replaced the goof.
