Everything You Should Know About Power Cords: An Infographic

Everything You Should Know About Power Cords: An Infographic

When you have so many options to choose your power cords, it can be overwhelming sometimes. While you are looking to buy it for a particular application, it is important to have a basic understanding. This infographic will give you a 360 view of ​power cords​ and its applications.

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Power cord - Used For

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Polarized vs Non-Polarized

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Major Standards

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NEMA Cords They are commonly adopted in most North American countries. NEMA 5-15P plus are widely used in sockets.

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Know Your Power Cords

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Design References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_cable https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_cord https://www.wiringo.com/power-cable-the-ultimate-guide-yo u-need-to-know.html https://community.fs.com/blog/small-power-cord-big-differe nce.html http://www.interpower.com/ic/InfoPower/polarized-non-pol arized-nema-1-15-plug-and-socket.html https://www.cablestogo.com/learning/connector-guides/pow er#5-15-p

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