Learn Why NEMA Power Cords are Here to Stay
Slowly, but not all together steadily, we are progressing towards a wireless world. Batteries, when they are not exploding, or heating your device, seem to be working well enough. But these batteries also need regular charging. And by regular, I mean, once a day. And with the use of electricity, comes the need to talk about power cords. You don’t need to be an expert to know that there are multiple types of power cords and connectors. This depends on the countries and their standards. In North America, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association , or NEMA, is the biggest manufacturer of power cords. They are also the standard in the continent. There are mainly 2 variations of NEMA power cords: ungrounded and grounded. The ungrounded has two flat blades, while the grounded has one ground pin and two flat blades. Most household appliances use the grounded power cords for their electronics. Appliances that use the NEMA power cord in the household: Some applian...