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Cord.

Publication: Do-It-Yourself Retailing
Publication Date: 01-AUG-04 		Format: Online - approximately 968 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Cord.(Electrical Supplies)

Article Excerpt
Electrical cords provide a path for current to travel from a fixed outlet to an appliance.

The type of cord needed for a given job is determined by the amperage drawn by the appliance, whether the appliance is grounded aim the degree of physical protection required.

Extension Cords

Extension cords are for temporary power only. Make sure the customer uses the right size for the application. Outdoor and indoor/household types are available, as well as commercial cords with heavier gauges, higher amp ratings and extra flexibility.

Indoor extension cords come in two wire and three-wire cords in lengths from 6' to 15' with 6' and 9' being the most popular lengths. White and brown are the basic colors.

Outdoor extension cords are used for outdoor power tools and exterior lighting. They come in 16/3, 14/3 and 12/3 wire, and the most common lengths are...

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