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What is induim used for?

Indium is used in coating high-performance engine bearings and is an ingredient in low melting point alloys for sprinkler heads, fire-door links, and fusible plugs.


Are there extension cords made to be used outdoors?

Yes, there are outdoor extension cords that are specifically designed to be used outdoors. These cords have a more durable construction and are typically weatherproof or water-resistant to withstand different outdoor conditions. They are often made with thicker insulation and have specialized plugs and sockets to ensure safety in outdoor settings.


When did polarized plugs come out?

I am a retired 74 year old electrician, plumber,& hvac mechanic. This is not a one answer question. I helped my dad wire houses when I was 12 years old. This is an easy question to answer. Polarized plugs actually came out in 1914. They were never well accepted, so, here is what I can tell you. If you have an old lamp pay more attention to the cord and the socket. When polarized plugs and the pole plugs finally became acceptable to the public, the electric companies made three prong adapters available. Simply because, most homes only had two prong receptacles. So that people merely cut off the plug and replaced it with a two prong plug, so, you are finding Bakelite plugs with no cover cap on them. Here is what to look for. To date your lamp or appliance. Asbestos or cloth covered cords ended in the early 50's. Bakelite plugs ended about the same time, then we grew into the molded cords. If your cord is stiff composite of rubber and plastic it ended in the mid 50's. If it is a clear wire it ended in the 60's. Also look at your socket. If it is porcelain it could have ended in the 40's or 50's as well as many of them being Bakelite. I can't continue beyond that because at that point repros are being made and we are not interested at this point in modern lighting's another thing to look at in your old light, does it have a ground wire? if it does it is mid 20th century and not antique.


Which terminal on a 15 amp household breaker does the hot wire feed into and which one does it come out?

On a 15 amp household breaker there is no terminal on the in feed of the breaker. The breaker either plugs into the distribution panel's bus bar or it bolts to the distribution's bus bars. The feed conductor connects to the load side of the breaker at its terminal lug.


How many amps does a small table lamp with a 60 watt bulb use?

In North America the common working voltage for household appliances is 120 volts. In UK and Europe the common working voltage for household appliances is 240 volts.

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Why is it important for all the electrical appliances to have nonmetals around the outsides of cords plugs and handles?

It is important for all the electrical appliances to have non-metals around the outsides of cords plugs and handles. This is what will serve as insulators which will not allow electric current to pass through.


Why are plugs made out of plastic?

Because plastic is a good insulator from heat & electricity.


How do you change glow plugs Ford Focus?

They are spark plugs. And you put them in right out of the boxes. If you stick a feeler gauge in them, you will ruin the platinum coating and they will not fire correctly.


How many plugs should you put in an electric outlet?

If it is a duplex receptacle then two cords is the maximum that should be connected to it.


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Can you use an inspiron 6000 power chord on a latitude 620 Dell computer?

All Desktop Computer Power cords are the same...they all have 2 prongs plugging into the wall and on the side that plugs into the computer, is a plastic looking block with 3 holes in it. So, to answer your question, you can use desktop computer power cords universally. as long as it fits, it will work. Laptops are a very different story.


Where are the spark plugs in your 1995 320 e merecedes?

the spark plugs are under the plastic panel,its a plastic panel on the engine and i think on that plastic panel you can see words like Mercedes or 300,25 valve....depends of the model,so you have to unscrew that panel and under the panel are the spark plugs


Where are the glow plugs on a Mazda 3?

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