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2. AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   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 a safety hazard. For example, high-current equipment can cause a fire when plugged into an extension cord with a current rating lower than necessary.

3. Three-prong adaptor - Wikipedia

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   A safer and more reliable alternative identified in the US and Canadian electrical codes is to replace the outlet with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker outlet. [3] Cheater plugs are also used to break ground loops in audio systems. [5] This practice has been condemned as disregarding electrical safety.

4. AS/NZS 3112 - Wikipedia

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   Hence, a 10 A plug will fit into all of the five types of socket outlets, a 15 A plug will fit into all except a 10 A (and so on) while a 32 A plug will fit only into a 32 A socket outlet. In general, only 10 A and 15 A socket outlets are likely to be encountered in domestic or commercial installations.

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   These socket cover cords have nearly 46,000 5-star reviews, with shoppers raving about this clutter-clearing gadget. An easy fix for cluttered outlets, grab these socket cover extension cords for ...

6. 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).

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 ...

8. 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.

9. NEMA connector - Wikipedia

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   The 20 A plug has a blade rotated 90° (opposite blade from what would be the "line" blade on a 2-15 or 5-15 plug. This prevents accidental insertion of plugs into outlets that use different voltages), and the 6-20R receptacle has a T-shaped hole to accept both 6-15P and 6-20P plugs (similar to the 5-20R receptacle accepting 5-15P and 5-20P plugs).