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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. AS/NZS 3112 - Wikipedia

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   This type of plug is known officially as a "socket adapter plug" but is referred to colloquially, in Australia, as a "piggy-back plug", or in New Zealand, as a "tap-on" plug and is shown below to the right. In Australia the plug is now available only as part of a pre-assembled extension cord, or by special order.

4. Gender of connectors and fasteners - Wikipedia

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   A power cord on an appliance terminates in a (male) plug; it connects to a (female) socket in a wall or on an extension cord. Coaxial cables used for video or other high-frequency signals are normally terminated, at both ends, in a connector comprising an inner pin and an outer fixed or rotating shell; these are conventionally reckoned as male.

5. Three-prong adaptor - Wikipedia

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   Three-prong plugs do not fit into the older, two-prong receptacles. [7] When used as intended, the ground pin of the 3-wire receptacle is to be connected to a grounded cover screw, or to an external ground. In 1969, Underwriters Laboratories mandated three-prong plugs on major appliances for safety. [7]

6. 10 Safety Tips for Hanging Christmas Lights Like a Pro - AOL

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   1. Always Inspect Lights Before Hanging Them. The first thing you should do before hanging the Christmas lights is to inspect the plugs, wires, and sockets for any problems.

7. 5 Mistakes You're Making When Hanging Christmas Lights ... - AOL

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   Never plug more than three strands of lights into one extension cord, and always ensure the outlet in use can handle the amount of wattage you’ll plug in. Use a ground-fault circuit interrupter ...