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Can you get electrocuted if you are using a power saw and cut the extension cord?
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∙ 13y ago
The chances are from slim to none, however possible if certain conditions are met.
You need to be connected to ground in some way. Wet shoes on a rainy day and working with electrical equipment is not ideal.
You need to hold onto some non-insulated part on the power saw. Handles are mainly made out of plastic, and you would not hold onto the metal chain would you!
If the power cord is cut very fast, then the fuse may not blow and there might still be power in it.
In other words, you might get electrocuted (or atleast get an electrifying experience) if you touch the metal in the cut cord.
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What can happen if you use indoor extension cord outside in the rain?
You get electrocuted.
Does an extension cord use power if nothing is plugged into the other end?
If there is no load plugged into the cord there will be no power consumed. The only time the resistance of the cord will come into effect is when the circuit becomes energized through the load plugged into the end of the cord.
Does a long extension cord draw more power than a short extension cord?
No. However, a longer extension cord has higher resistance for a given wire gauge or size compared to a short extension cord and the voltage at the load device may drop so low that it doesn't work properly. This may also be accompanied by a noticeable rise in the temperature of the extension cord. As a rule, use the shortest extension cord that will get the job done. If the extension cord must be long, use one that has heavy gauge wire to minimize voltage drop at the load.
I cut the head off an extension cord with uninsulated wire pliers while the extension cord was still plugged in. I was not electrocuted but the pliers were destroyed. Why did I not get electrocuted?
The reason you were lucky not to have been electrocuted was probably because of these reasons:1) This sequence took place within much less than a second: the pliers first cut through the Neutral wire, not the Hot wire, and that Neutral wire protected you when the pliers then went on to cut through the Hot wire.2) The jaws of the pliers probably melted from the high current but that same high current caused the household power supply circuit's fuse or circuit breaker to cut off the currentbefore you could be electrocuted.We all do something like that at some time or other, not only with electricity but using any tools we are unfamiliar with... driving a car... whatever. Now you must know that you were foolish to cut the cord without first making sure that the cord was unplugged from the supply outlet!Sometimes we have to learn things the hard way and this was one good result from your mistake.
Is it harmful to plug an extension cord into another on identical to it?
Not in general. You can buy extension cords in a variety of lengths. However, the longer the cord the more the resistance and the bigger the voltage drop across the length of the cord. If you were using the cord outdoors and the junction was on the ground it is possible for moisture to cause a short at the junction.
What can happen if you use indoor extension cord outside in the rain?
You get electrocuted.
What is the difference between an extension cord and a computer cord?
An extension cord is a long power cord that plugs into an outlet and receives with an outlet. A computer cord just uses one long cable to transfer power to the computer from the outlet.
What cords do you need to power a TV?
Any extension cord that has the capacity to carry the amperage that the TV draws. Any extension cord that the hardware store sell will be sufficient to do the job.
Why can't you piggyback extension chords?
You can, but the length of the cord changed the power it provides. The longer the cord the greater the power loss.
Is it acceptable by OSHA to plug an extension cord into another extension cord-?
You can plug an extension cord into another extension cord. A extension cord is to help make doing something easier.
Does an extension cord use power if nothing is plugged into the other end?
If there is no load plugged into the cord there will be no power consumed. The only time the resistance of the cord will come into effect is when the circuit becomes energized through the load plugged into the end of the cord.
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Does a long extension cord draw more power than a short extension cord?
No. However, a longer extension cord has higher resistance for a given wire gauge or size compared to a short extension cord and the voltage at the load device may drop so low that it doesn't work properly. This may also be accompanied by a noticeable rise in the temperature of the extension cord. As a rule, use the shortest extension cord that will get the job done. If the extension cord must be long, use one that has heavy gauge wire to minimize voltage drop at the load.
Why some appliances perform quite when long extension cord are used?
An appliance which does not use much current will perform satisfactorily with a long extension cord. Any device which uses a lot of power (space heater, large power tools) will not perform well on a long ext cord unless the cord is large enough and rated to carry the required power.
What device is used to charge a hand held computer?
the answer choices are .. extension cord, power adapter, data cable, or telephone cord
Can you get electrocuted by lighting hitting your phone?
Yes on cord phone
Could your singer sewing machine run more slowly if you are using an extension cord with it?
No it will not run more slowly. The power runs through it just as fast as you would normally. Same with all machines and all brands. I also have a singer sewing machine and i use a extension cord and it works normally.
