Fourteen-gauge and 12-gauge extension cords are some of the most common extension cords. A 14-gauge cord can handle up to 1,800 watts, or 15 amps, the same as a standard wall outlet in the US. But ...

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Even if an extension cord doesn't cause a fire when attached to a fridge, there's a possibility the connection could cause the fridge to malfunction. AC units use a lot of power to keep your home cool ...

One of B.I.R.T. Technologies’ new replacement grounding prong for power cords is pictured. A Jamestown-based company has recently announced a groundbreaking invention which will serve to not only ...

The integrity of your coffee maker’s power cord is paramount to its safe and efficient operation. A damaged or malfunctioning cord not only poses a safety hazard but also disrupts your daily coffee ...

As the story goes, the rock band AC/DC took its name from a label on an old sewing machine in the Young brothers’ home. It must have meant that the machine could run on either alternating-current or ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

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The PlayStation 5 is a powerful console and it needs the best PS5 power cord to ensure it runs smoothly. You can buy Sony’s original PS5 power cable or you can get a third-party cable; either way, you ...