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Is it okay for your cable cord to get hot when plugged into an extension cord but the TV itself is not on?
Triniti123
No it's not OK. There must be a short in the cord itself. Please get rid of it now.
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Is it safe to touch a extension cord while its plugged in?
Yes, it safe to touch a extension cord while its plugged in.
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.
How many watts will a 14 gauge extension cord handle?
Assuming that the extension cord is plugged into a normal household receptacle rated at 15 amps the cord will handle 15A x 120V = 1800 watts. If the cord is of any length, at that wattage, you will feel the cord start to get warm like a heating cable.
Can you plug in an iPod touch wall charger to an extension cord?
Yes, you can put the iPod Touch wall charger into an extension cord. That extension cord has to be plugged into a wall to be able to charge the iPod, though.
Can a 15 amp extension cord be plugged into a 20 amp breaker?
A 15 Amp extension cord can be plugged into a 20 Amp circuit. It is important that what you're extending does not require more then 10-12 Amps.
What are the parts of extension wire?
There are several parts to an extension cord. There is the "female" end where you would plug in the appliance, the cord, and then the "male" end which gets plugged into an outlet.
What will cause a block heater cord to catch fire?
A break in the electrical wiring inside the cord - usually it is right by the male end that you are plugging in to power - so a replacement end can be put on the block heater cord ( those flames sure can startle a person ! ) After it happened to me , I always made sure that I plugged my block heater cord into my extension cord before I plugged my extension cord into the electric outlet
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.
Which wire has greater resistance a light plugged into an extension cord or a light plugged directly into a wall?
Light and an extension cord. The extension cord will act as an added resistor in series. The more cord you add will only increase the overall resistance from the wall outlet. If you use a high gage extension cord, this will help reduce the resistance. But any cord will add resistance. If the gage is low, then the cord will actually heat up and you will be able to feel the heat. That is due to the resistance within the cord. Check out my sketch of how I perceive your Q: Chord + drop light w/chord ]---------------(]--------O Versus drop light w/chord ]--------O
What does a kids plug and play extension cord called?
pretty sure it is an av cable
How many appliances can you run from an extension cable at once?
The total load applied to an extension cord is governed by the wire size of the cord. As the extension cord is usually plugged into a wall receptacle. The breaker protecting the receptacle is rated at 15 amps. The total wattage is limited to 15 x 120 volts = 1800 watts. Check the nameplate on the appliances to see what the wattage draw totals. This will give you the answer, any amount that adds up to the total of 1800 watts.
Where does the engine block heater cord plug into the engine on the 2008 super duty?
Your engine block heater cord plug is plugged into an extension cord, then into your garage or home outlet. Not into the engine.
