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Unlocking Green Caps Blocking Sockets in Extension Cord - User Guide

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  • #1 19131081
    Shadowpol
    Level 2  
    Hello, I have a very amateur problem, I can't put anything into the sockets that are in the picture. How to unlock these sockets? There are some green "caps" that block anything from going into the extension cord.

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  • #2 19131122
    palmus
    Level 34  
    When inserting the plug at the same time, pressure on both plugs unlocks them. To prevent a child from sticking a nail into one hole.
    Sometimes it jams and the pins of the plug are not able to move them away.
    The only thing left is to take them out.
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  • #3 19131162
    Shadowpol
    Level 2  
    And how to throw them out? Do you have to unscrew the whole extension cord?
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  • #4 19131231
    adwlodar
    Level 28  
    Shadowpol wrote:
    And how do you get them off? do you have to twist the whole extension cord?

    Unfortunately yes.
  • #5 19131722
    clubber84
    Level 38  
    If this is a cheap Chinese "extension cable", there are no screws on the back, only rivets. Only drilling the rivets, i.e. the destruction of the housing, remains.
  • #6 19131773
    anchilos
    Level 39  
    With it disconnected, loosen these caps with a small Phillips screwdriver.

    Later, they should yield to the pressure of the "pins" of the plug.

    Regards and good luck.
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  • #7 19131781
    palmus
    Level 34  
    clubber84 wrote:
    If this is a cheap Chinese "extension cable", there are no screws on the back, only rivets. Only reaming of the rivets, i.e. destruction of the housing, remains.

    Not exactly.
    As he disassembles, he will find 2-3 points where you can screw in small screws and collect it together.
  • #8 19145851
    2ab92
    Level 14  
    What do you guys advise?!
    These plugs are there to ensure the safety of use. Removing them is not allowed!
    They have been used for several years and it is strange that the author has not come across them yet.
    The author of the topic should practice a bit, sometimes you need to turn the plug left or right to get the hang of it.
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The discussion revolves around unlocking green caps that block sockets in an extension cord. Users suggest that applying pressure while inserting a plug can help unlock the caps, which are designed for safety to prevent foreign objects from being inserted. If the caps are jammed, disassembly of the extension cord may be necessary, which could involve unscrewing or drilling out rivets, especially in cheaper models. Some users emphasize the importance of these safety features and recommend practicing the insertion technique to better understand the mechanism.
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