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The spring is almost here and it’s again that time of the year when we all shall be sitting in our backyards, with a nice cup of coffee, group of friends and dim (yellow) lights till late night! Today people are going crazy over the trend of yellow/white series lights, bulbs, etc. Because they make all the difference to your conventional decorating ideas. But we would have to cope with the weather fluctuations as well. Last two days in our city the weather was rainy. We knew that the weather will be better later on this week, and that’s why we kept my chairs under plastic bags to save them from getting wet. But with the lights, it was a different scenario. We had connected many extension cords together to make the whole set of series work simultaneously. To protect them from rain and keep them dry, we applied one small DIY trick and it worked well! That’s why here we are sharing that with you to help you keep your extension power cords dry and protect them from the uncerta...

  If you have an electrical outlet situated exactly where you need it, you are living the dream because we mostly use extension cords in real life. While using cords can be convenient, it is important to remember that choosing an unsafe or inappropriate extension power cord can be dangerous. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, extension cords are the most dangerous electrical devices among other household equipment. However, it can be easy to prevent most accidents simply by choosing the correct type of cord. SF  Cable has prepared a small guide that will help you choose the right extension cord for your use. What Makes Extension Cords Dangerous An extension cord is basically a bundle of insulated electrical wires with a plug on each end. Generally, electrical current flows through these wires that generate heat. However, when too much current flows through a wire, it might overheat the wire causing short circuits and fires. Here is how to avoid that sit...

While looking for electronic gadgets to connect with accessible electric plugs, we often take power cables for granted. Usually, they are used to connect with the single voltage AC with a local plugin. However, they can render both AC and DC. Moreover, they come in both structures: detachable and non-detachable. The reason behind these tech specifications is that there are factors to be considered, but we never pay attention to it. We need an outdoor extension cord; we pick the one and use it. Well, that should not be the case. There are five types of  extension power cord  to choose from. They differ based on their capabilities, usage, quality, popularity, etc. So next time, if you're looking for an extension cord, choose the right one based on the list. 1. Red Extension Cords Outdoor extension cord  are necessary for our outdoor decorating ideas. Their resistant power usually makes them a good fit for back lawns, gardens, and homes. While choosing a product for outdoor ...

The spring is almost here and it’s again that time of the year when we all shall be sitting in our backyards, with a nice cup of coffee, group of friends and dim (yellow) lights till late night! Today people are going crazy over the trend of yellow/white series lights, bulbs, etc. Because they make all the difference to your conventional decorating ideas. But we would have to cope with the weather fluctuations as well. Last two days in our city the weather was rainy. We knew that the weather will be better later on this week, and that’s why we kept my chairs under plastic bags to save them from getting wet. But with the lights, it was a different scenario. We had connected many extension cords together to make the whole set of series work simultaneously. To protect them from rain and keep them dry, we applied one small DIY trick and it worked well! That’s why here we are sharing that with you to help you keep your extension cords dry and protect them from the uncerta...

Using the wrong type of cord can be vulnerable. According to the U.S Product Safety Commission, extension power cords are among the most dangerous electrical devices in our homes because of improper and overloaded power cord usage. If you use a light-gauge household extension cord to extend the reach of a heavy power consuming appliance, it consumes excessing power than its loading capacity. Which can be disastrous! They are prone to fire, short circuits, leaked currents around your space. It is important to choose extension cords according to its usage. The loading capacity of extension power cords depends on two factors: Wire gauge:  The thickness or say a diameter of the wire affects the quantity of current that a wire can carry and how much it heats up. Length : The length of the extension cord which affects the voltage drop. Here, Gauge is a numerical rating of copper wire diameter identified by an American Wire Gauge (AWG) number. Make sure to consider that the smal...

'Convenience' - there's something about this word that we love. Lazy lads, couch potatoes, and the most active individuals also appreciate if they get what they want without having to move. And if inanimate objects offer this kind of services, even better!  Extension Power Cords  befall into this category. They're not glamorous or interesting at all. However, when it comes to connecting your devices with the power sources far away, they seem to be a real blessing! Whether you want to light up your house for the upcoming festive season or connect your television to an outlet in the other room, extension cords always come to your rescue. Well, as useful as these power cords are, they also have some drawbacks. If they make your devices overwork or create a fire hazard, things can get quite dangerous. Also, as these cords are long, people of a busy household can stumble and fall creating further injuries. You must be aware of how to use these cords. But, you must also k...

The Waynesboro Fire Department warned all its citizens about the danger extension cords can pose if overloaded. The warning was issued after an accident that took place in the city recently. This incident happened in a camper in an alley behind a residential complex, 300 block of the Market Avenue. An  extension cord  caught fire at the night as it overheated itself after an overload. As a result, the quilt upon which it was set caught the fire and it spread further causing a major damage to the property according to the fire department’s reports. The quilt was on the ground underneath the camper’s backend which let the fire to stretch to the rear underside of the camper. Though the firefighters were informed immediately and the fire was controlled on time, the fire and smoke had caused loss of property and belonging worth more than $4,000 by the time it had subsided. Luckily, no life was lost in the accident. This incident has raised a concern amongst the residents in t...