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Shopping for the right power cord for your electrical appliances can feel like a never-ending rollercoaster ride. Some cables are marketed as versatile or heavy-duty but have a price tag. Others are reasonably priced but aren’t ideal for all-weather applications. With so...

Using duly standardized electrical attachments provides several benefits. Notably, it lets you achieve compliance in the workplace and avoid incurring penalties for code violations. Standardized cables also come with quality and safety assurance. Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor extension cord, you...

You’re relaxed in your bedroom, enjoying your favorite TV show or listening to your pet podcaster. Or you’re in the kitchen preparing lunch or dinner for your family, and then you hear a heavy pop. At first, it seems normal...

Deciding between light-duty and heavy-duty extension cords might not seem like a difficult decision until the connected appliances develop frequent breakdowns, and you must keep repairing or replacing them. While light-duty cables are appealing because they are affordable, heavy-duty wires are preferable...

Since energy powers every aspect of today's industries, power cords are vital components of business and production. There exists a vast array of power cables around the globe, with variations even within individual standards, ranging from the UK's three-pronged, grounded...

Gauge is one of the top factors to consider when shopping for an extension cord. The wrong gauge can spell doom for your extension cable and any connected appliances, even if all other aspects of the wire check out. In...

PDUs and power strips are electrical terms you’ll come across quite often, especially if you work in industrial centers. But what do they mean, and why is it important to distinguish between them? This article shall attempt to address those questions. We’ve...

In the US, electrical equipment and wire installations must adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC) as a safety precaution. Every three years, it is modified; the 2023 NEC is the most recent version. We’ll go over the changes to...

In today’s modern world, extension sockets—also called power strips or extension cords—are indispensable equipment. They come with extra outlets for electricity, surge protection, and sometimes other features like USB charging ports. Even though they are widely used, many people might...