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Power Cords – the most inevitable parts of any electrical equipment. If you search online, you will find several types of extension power cords and other cables that serve a specific purpose. The purpose behind the utility of these cords is dependent on an array of factors including the technical specifications, the location of utility etc. You might be aware of the electric cords and their workings but you might be unaware of their making and internal workings of it. Through this article, we will acquaint you with 5 unknown facts about  power cords . Here we go! Not All Power Cords Last Long People often expect the new power cables to last long. However, it isn’t necessary that just because it is new, it will last long. This is because there are several nuances to a power cable including its durability, usage, capacity and other characteristics. Sometimes, the durability of the cord also depends on the method of installation. If you do not get them installed proper...

When you undertake installation of your devices with power cords , you must have observed in the specification sheet that one part of the cord is approved and another isn’t. This might lead you to wonder as to why is it so? Well, it can be a bit tricky to understand international approvals of cords. Let’s obtain a detailed understanding behind the process of approvals and regulations. Approvals In Parts Every power cord that you come across is approved in its parts and not as a whole. Its connector, wire and plug are approved differently. Although the IEC standard connectors are used all over the world, the standards of their approval change from one country to another. This authorization depends on the agency they are being approved by. For eg, in China and Argentina, the whole cord set is approved instead of its parts. IEC Regulations The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) based in Geneva, is an association that establishes international standards for the elect...