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Lamps use what is called a power cord. Power cords connect the appliance (in this case, a lamp) to a wall socket and the electrical field causes the filiment in the light bulb to beam.
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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.
What type of conductors shall be used for wiring on fixture chains?
The type of wire you are looking for is called lamp cord. It comes in different colours usually to match the fixture. Fixtures hanging from chains use a clear insulation so as to blend in with the fixture chain colour. Remember that the smooth wire of the lamp cord connects to the hot wire and the ribbed wire on the lamp cord connects to the neutral wire in the ceiling junction box.
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
What resembles a lamp cord?
Given the proper lighting and locale, a snake may resemble a lamp cord.
If you were creating a lamp by hand what type of material would you chose for the wiring and what material would you chose to coat the wiring?
The wiring material that should be used is lamp cord. You don't have to coat the wire as it has insulation already applied to the wire by the manufacturer.
What type of battery is used in a lamp?
None a lamp uses a lightbulb
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 type of plastic is used for lamp shades?
PVC
Which cable resembles a lamp cord?
Parallel Pair
Does a parallel pair cable resemble a lamp cord?
yes.
What does a power cord do?
A power cord, line cord, or mains cable is a cable that temporarily connects an appliance to the mains electricity supply via a wall socket or extension cord. The terms are generally used for cables using a power plug to connect to a single-phase alternating current power source at the local line voltage"(generally 100 to 240 volts, depending on the location). The terms power cable, mains lead, flex or kettle lead are also used. A lamp cord is a light weight ungrounded two wire cord used for small loads such as a table or floor lamp. The term cord set is also used to distinguish those cords that include connectors molded to the cord at each end.
