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Wires and cables are all tested and approved for certain locations by CSA or UL testing laboratories. These products are tested to destruction to see what the most extreme conditions that the product can operate under. Home construction cables are designed by the manufacturer to used in concealed areas such as in walls. With proper support stapling within the wall, the extra protection of the insulation and outer sheaths of the cable makes this possible. Lamp cord is designed to be exposed and is strictly designed to bring a voltage source from the wall receptacle to the lamp. Since lamp cord has a small ampacity, applying a large current to it could heat its insulation to a high enough temperature that the insulation could become brittle and break off. This would lead to a short circuit within the wall and if close to combustible material in the wall a fire could start. Use the correct conductors for the electrical projects that you plan to do.
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What resembles a lamp cord?
Given the proper lighting and locale, a snake may resemble a lamp cord.
What is the amperage rating of lamp cord?
Lamp cord is #18 in size and is rated for 10 amps. This type of wire is strictly for use on lamps only and not to be used for power wiring.
Can a 220 volt lamp be converted to 110 volts without replacing the wiring?
Yes, lamp cord is rated in the 300 volt wire classification. This means that the cord is approved for use up to a maximum of 300 volts.
Is ribbed wire black or white?
The ribbed wire on a lamp cord is the neutral wire. On an extension cord there is no rib but the neutral wire is white in colour.
How can you tell if the extension cord is for indoor use only?
An indoor extension cord is usually made from the same material that your lamp cords are made from. An outside cord has an outer jacket that is usually round in shape and has the electrical data printed on the length of the cord.
Does french lamp wiring for a crystal lamp mean that the plug wire comes directly out of the socket rather than running through the base?
The cord is attached under the shade and runs outside the lamp along the back
What resembles a lamp cord?
Given the proper lighting and locale, a snake may resemble a lamp cord.
Why does the current change at an extension plug when connected to a lamp?
Are you saying that you plug in a lamp and another lamp on that extension cord goes dimmer? If so then the extension cord wire is of a smll guage size and causing a voltage drop from the outlet to the cord output.
Can a Cockroach chew through a lamp cord?
No
What is inside a lava lamp?
Inside a lava lamp there is wax.
Where can I go to purchase a lamp cord?
Chances are if you check ebay you can find exactly what you are looking for. Many companies are looking to sell used and new lamp cords. A lamp cord is a pretty easy piece to find, you can take a trip to your local hardware store. You can also find the lamp cord online at Ebay or Amazon.com
Which cable resembles a lamp cord?
Parallel Pair
What is the amperage rating of lamp cord?
Lamp cord is #18 in size and is rated for 10 amps. This type of wire is strictly for use on lamps only and not to be used for power wiring.
Does a parallel pair cable resemble a lamp cord?
yes.
Where can I find a power cord for a lamp?
A power cord for a lamp can be bought at a local store, like Home Depot, or Walmart. They are really inexpensive about 10$ where I live or less, I have not really checked.
An incandescent lamp connected to 120 voltage source with a short extension cord provides more illumination than the same lamp connected to the same source with a very long extension cord?
A: absolutely not lamps needs current a long cord introduce IXR drop making less current for the lamp to use it
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