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Can you plug a 2 prong extension cord into a 3 prong extension cord?
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∙ 13y ago
I don't know about an extension cord, but they do sell plug adabters. You can pick them up at any hardware store or even Wal-Mart. They are ussaully grey or orange , and look like the plug end of the extension cord. One end will have the 2 prong, the other side will have the slots to plug in the three prong.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, as long as the device you're plugging into the end of the extension cord has a 2-prong plug. If it has a 3-prong plug, you should used 3-prong extension cords throughout and be sure that the outlet into which the extension cord is plugged has a working earth ground connection.
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Yes, but some 3-prong female extension cord ends won’t permit the 2-prong male plug to fully seat. This can be hazardous to use if the prongs are left exposed. Try inserting the plug on an angle into the extension cord end.
It’s weird. I think if you were inserting a three prong plug into the extension cord the 3rd prong is first to make contact with the inside of the end of the cord. This allows the other two prongs to seat fully.
It might be a tamper resistant feature of the cord.
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∙ 13y agoyes.. was that a serious question :)
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Why can't you get an electric shock from an extension cord?
you can get an electric shock from an extention cord because if you are Vaccuming your car and you pull the extention cord out of the plug you will get a 2-5 second shock
Can I plug my 2 prong Christmas light cord into a 3 prong extension cord?
UK answer only: Yes but you need a three-pin to two-pin adaptor. Alternatively fit a three-pin plug to the light and leave the earth pin disconnected. This can only be done if the lamp already has a two-wire cable fitted to it, anything else is potentially dangerous.
Is the wide side of a 2 prong cord hot or ground?
ground
How much does a USB extension cord cost?
USB extension cord is available from various outlets in many high street stores and they are also available on the internet. There are USB extension cord can be found for as little as å£1, but on average are about å£2 to buy.
Can you change a 2 prong plug with a three prong plug if you use a GFCI breaker?
NO - it is not safe to do that. A GFCI breaker is only a secondary safety device and your primary safety still depends on the earth wire in a 3-pin supply.
Why is it not safe to plug an appliance with a three-prong plug into an extension cord with a two-slot socket?
Because - the 2-prong socket is NOT connected to earth !.. Any fault in the appliance - could result in electrocution.
What does 14- 2 tell an electrician?
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Why can't you get an electric shock from an extension cord?
you can get an electric shock from an extention cord because if you are Vaccuming your car and you pull the extention cord out of the plug you will get a 2-5 second shock
This is a 2 prong polarized female. However a 2 prong unpolarized male will easily plug into a 2 prong polarized female. just not the other way around.?
This is a 2 prong polarized female. However a 2 prong unpolarized male will easily plug into a 2 prong polarized female. just not the other way around.
Can I plug my 2 prong Christmas light cord into a 3 prong extension cord?
UK answer only: Yes but you need a three-pin to two-pin adaptor. Alternatively fit a three-pin plug to the light and leave the earth pin disconnected. This can only be done if the lamp already has a two-wire cable fitted to it, anything else is potentially dangerous.
Is the wide side of a 2 prong cord hot or ground?
ground
Can 2 20' 4 prong 30 amp cords be connected to make a 40' cord?
Yes, 2 20' 4 prong 30 amp cords be connected to make a 40' cord.
What do you do if you have no outlet for your dryer's 2-inch 3-prong plug?
call an electrician!!!
Is an electrical extension cord the same as a wall outlet?
The extension cord will extend the power outlet from a wall socket. The voltage will be the same at the end of the cord as it is from the socket. Be aware that extension cord may have a limit, as to how much current it can provide. The cord should be thick enough to provide as much power as the outlet can. It will then be properly protected by the circuit's fuse or breaker. A thin cord may get hot if a large consumer is plugged in, unless the cord is protected by it's own fuse at the plug end.
How do you wire a 3 wire extension cord to a 2 wire 110 electric snow blower?
Just plug it in. Appliances with 2 prong plugs are made to plug into 3 connector receptacles. If the snow blower required a ground connection it would have one. A snow blower with a 2 prong plug is most likely 'double insulated', it was designed so that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth (ground). They do that by making sure that no single failure can result in dangerous voltage becoming exposed so that it might cause an electric shock. This is usually done by having two layers of insulating material surrounding live parts, very often using a plastic casing.
How much does a extension cord cost?
USB extension cord is available from various outlets in many high street stores and they are also available on the internet. There are USB extension cord can be found for as little as å£1, but on average are about å£2 to buy.
How much does a USB extension cord cost?
USB extension cord is available from various outlets in many high street stores and they are also available on the internet. There are USB extension cord can be found for as little as å£1, but on average are about å£2 to buy.
