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2. Extension cord - Wikipedia

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   Yellow NEMA 5-15 extension cord NEMA-1 extension cord, common in the United States Extension cord reel (Germany). An extension cord (US), extension cable, power extender, drop cord, or extension lead (UK) is a length of flexible electrical power cable (flex) with a plug on one end and one or more sockets on the other end (usually of the same type as the plug).

3. Beware your fryer: Small appliances can carry fire risks - AOL

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   Stowe clarified that extension cords and outlet extenders are not meant for use in old houses with outdated electrical systems. He said these houses were designed for low-power devices like lamps ...

4. Technology Connections - Wikipedia

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   Dan MacIsaac, a professor of physics at SUNY Buffalo State, has praised Watson's explainers on home wiring, calling some of the concepts discussed illuminating, particularly on the details of plug design, electrical outlet orientation, North American home wiring, and the dangers of certain extension cords.

5. We Tried a Bunch of Extension Cords—These Are the ... - AOL

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   Heavy Duty 3-Prong Extension Cord. This reasonably priced, heavy-duty extension cord powers larger tools like table saws and grinders. It’s durable enough to withstand the abuse of a busy garage ...

6. High resistance connection - Wikipedia

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   Terminal screws loosened by vibration, improper tightening or other causes offer increased resistance to the current, with consequent heating and potential thermal creep, which will cause the termination to loosen further and exacerbate the heating effect.

7. HUD walks back some proposed safety rules for public housing

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   A minimum outlet standard is required by many cities and states as part of their building codes to reduce the risk of electrical fires from overloaded outlets, and to minimize the use of extension ...

8. Conservation and restoration of neon objects - Wikipedia

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   The placement of cords in and against walls and out of traffic areas provide better safety and use. Use of extension cords are not recommended, as they increase the risk of potential electrical and tripping hazards. Review of the artwork and its installation, including outlet and cord placement, by curatorial, installation, and electrical staff ...

9. St. Helena couple arrested for disciplining daughter with ...

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   A St. Helena couple has been charged for allegedly disciplining their teenage daughter with extension cords, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Virginia Nava, 33, and Melchor ...