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2. NEMA connector - Wikipedia

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   Damaged power cords of portable air conditioners have caused many electrical fires, and about 350 deaths per year. [ citation needed ] To combat this, the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) [ 40 ] requires each portable air conditioner sold in the United States to have either a leakage current detector interrupter (LCDI) or a ground-fault ...

3. Power cord - Wikipedia

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   A power cord, line cord, or mains cable is an electrical cable that temporarily connects an appliance to the mains electricity supply via a wall socket or extension cord. The terms are generally used for cables using a power plug to connect to a single-phase alternating current power source at the local line voltage (generally 100 to 240 volts ...

4. IEC 60320 - Wikipedia

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   A variety of different kinds of IEC 60320 plugs and sockets. IEC 60320 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes [1] is a set of standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specifying non-locking connectors for connecting power supply cords to electrical appliances of voltage not exceeding 250 V (a.c.) and rated current not exceeding 16 A. [1 ...

5. ISO standards for trailer connectors - Wikipedia

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   The purpose of this connector is to supplement the 12N (ISO 1724) connector for power supply of consumers common in caravans (Travel trailers). [16] This is used in Great Britain but may also be used in other areas of Europe. There are two main variants of the wiring with a switchover date 1999.

6. AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   Ratings of NEMA 5-15 (type B) plug marked on the label (left: 7 A 125 V), engagement face, and IEC 60320 C13 connector at the appliance end of the cord (centre, left: both 10 A 125 V) Plugs and power cords have a rated voltage and current assigned to them by the manufacturer. Using a plug or power cord that is inappropriate for the load may be ...

7. 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).