AC WORKS® Library — Electrical Safety

AC WORKS® Wisdom: Why You Should Uncoil Extension Cords

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Oct 30, 2019

There is one tip on your warning tags about unraveling cords while in use to prevent them from over-heating. While this tip may get overlooked, it is necessary to always follow it. From simple household extension cords to heavy-duty industrial cords, piled up cords can be dangerous!

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AC WORKS® Wisdom: What's On The Warning Tag

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Oct 23, 2019

When you purchase one of our flexible adapters or extension cords, you will notice a warning tag that is zip-tied onto the cable itself. What is it there for? Should you be worried about it?

AC WORKS® Wisdom: Why Generators Need Locking Outlets

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Oct 02, 2019

When purchasing a generator, you may notice that some of the outlets look completely different than the others. The outlet will be circular with 3 or 4 curved terminals outlining the edge of the outlet. What are they? Why do generators specifically need them?In this video, you will learn about the different reasons locking outlets are necessary for generators. We will go over their various benefits and different locations they can be used in. If you need help identifying which locking outlet you have on your generator or need to adapt a locking outlet for something else, please give us...

AC WORKS® Wisdom: How to Determine If You Can Adapt Down From 250 Volts

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Aug 21, 2019

In a previous edition of AC WORKS wisdom, we mentioned that it is impossible to adapt up or down between 125 volts and 250 volts. However, you can adapt down to 125 only if the power source is rated as a 125/250 volts connection. I know, confusing, right? Then what’s the difference?

AC WORKS® Wisdom: How to Ground Your Adapted 4-Prong Dryer

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Aug 14, 2019

In the past, we have talked a lot about the different dryer connections and how you can adapt them to fit your needs. We have also discussed how important it is to ground any dryer connection you may have. When you do purchase an AC WORKS® brand dryer adapter, you will notice it comes with a green cord. What is it for?