replacing power cord strain relief

[EETStudent]

Im trying to replace the power cord on an amp of mine, but I cannot solve this strain relief. Never done this before, and Im tuggin and pullin but no luck. any help?

[Garydean]

If it's the common Richco brown strain relief type, I usually use a pair of regular pliers and grab the devil outside the chassis, squeeze it enough to work it free. It buggers it up slightly but does not destroy it, in case you want to use it over again.

Gary

[unclebubba]

You can do it with a set of pliers but the correct tool to use is a Heyco strain relief tool. They show up on ebay once in a while used and sell for about $30.00. Or you can get a new one here:


http://www.etool.ca/RENDER/1/26/220/11113.html

[oc disorder]

They have a lip I find squeezing with right angle pliers on the inside works failing that cut the cable close as possible on the inside strip the sheath on the outside and pull individual wires through that should loosen it if that fails
scream and drill the bugger out..if its this sorta clamp:-

[Enzo]

The whole point of a strain relief is that when you tug on the wires, they don't pull out.

Spread a pair of combination pliers and grip the thing, squeezing the small part down on teh wire harder. As you do so, pull the whole thing out. I often will rock it to one side to start. Get one side free and the other comes out easier.