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Electrical cords are insulated to prevent the electricity from going from one wire to the other wire without first going through the lightbulb or electrical device. Electricity is lazy. It would rather jump from the hot wire to the neutral wire and go back to the power plant without doing any work than have to go through the light bulb and do some work. You would still have to pay the electric bill.
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Why should electrical cords be kept away from the sink?
water conducts electricity. there fore electric cords even if they are insulated are a great risk with water around.. an unnoticed small stream of water joining a live wire supply / connected appliance is enough to kill a human on contact.
Where do the most injuries occur in house?
From poor connections, worn electrical cords, frayed electrical cords and using larger wattage bulbs then authorized.
Why should electrical cords be kept away from a sink?
They should be kept away from a sink because if water comes in contact with electrical cords, it can cause an electricity shock.
Where should you never place electrical cords?
all the above
What appliances use frayed or damaged electrical cords?
No appliances should be used with a frayed or damaged electrical cord.
Are electrical cords and cable wires for computers TV cable boxes insulated?
Yes, of course they are insulated. If they were not the signals would short out and be unusable. If electric power cords were not insulated they would short out and blow the breaker (or worse start a fire)!
Why should electrical cords be kept away from the sink?
water conducts electricity. there fore electric cords even if they are insulated are a great risk with water around.. an unnoticed small stream of water joining a live wire supply / connected appliance is enough to kill a human on contact.
What are elastic cords good for?
They are great for convenient storage of any type of electrical cords and wires, and also for avoiding tangling of electrical cords behind your PC or televison sets.
Where do the most injuries occur in house?
From poor connections, worn electrical cords, frayed electrical cords and using larger wattage bulbs then authorized.
Why does SO electrical cord have paper inside it?
why is there string or paper in electrical cords
Which of these can be a hazard involving an electrical outlet?
to many electrical cords plugged into one outlet
Why should electrical cords be kept away from a sink?
They should be kept away from a sink because if water comes in contact with electrical cords, it can cause an electricity shock.
Do outdoor extension cords offer surge protection?
No. Extension cords, whether they're of the indoor or outdoor variety, are just pieces of insulated wire and offer zero surge protection.
What is the difference between neurons and electrical cords?
Neurons are in your brain, and are organic. While electrical cords are synthetic and supply electronics and many appliances or home decorating (such as lamps) with power.
Where should you never place electrical cords?
all the above
What are the function of double insulated case?
An electrical appliance which is double insulated does not have an earth wire fitted. The appliance is designed in such a way that the electrical parts can never come into contact with the outer casing of the device. Common double insulated appliances are hair dryers, radios and cassette players.
How can you tell when the guitar cords are at the right notes?
use an electrical tuner.
