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If you are constructing an extension cord make sure that the ends go on the right end of the cable. Match the wire end when looking at it, to the proper pin configuration of the plug.

Looking at the end of the cable it should be matched to this configuration. If it doesn't look at the other end of the cable. No wires should cross when connecting to the blades on the plug, if they do you have the wrong end of the cable.

A three-conductor extension cable will have a green, a black and a white insulated set of conductors. Match the black (hot) to the gold screw, match the white to the silver screw and match the green to the ground. Secure the cable using the clamp or an underwriter's knot to keep it from pulling out of the plug or socket.

A two conductor (lamp-cord style) will have a smooth side and a rough side. The smooth side is hot. Put that on the gold screw (thinner blade of the plug) and the rough side on the silver screw (wider blade).

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