AC power cords carry alternating current from one area to another. There are many different standard plugs and voltages, depending upon the country. NEMA connectors are standardized by the National ...

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"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's ...

That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances, because they should be used for electronics only." AC units use too much power for an extension cord or power ...