AC WORKS® Connector — 2018

Polarized Vs. Non-polarized: Household Electrical Safety

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Jan 26, 2018

In North America, with a 110V circuit, polarized outlets and plugs are used as a safety feature. A common question is "Why does my 2-prong style plug have different sized metal pins?" Find the answer to this and more.

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Differences Between Watts, Amps and Volts Explained

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Jan 19, 2018

Electricity consists of electrons flowing through a conductor, such as an electrical wire. Electricity is measured as an electric current. The electric current (I) is measured in Amps (A). Electrical pressure, the strength of the current or voltage (V) is what makes the current flow. Watts are the electrical power released. The most basic units of electricity are Voltage (V), Watts (W), and Amps (A).

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Cable Jackets: Their purpose and protection, explained.

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Jan 12, 2018

Most AC WORKS® brand products are designed, with protecting your cables, in mind. A jacketed cable surrounds two or more wires running alongside each other to form one protected cable. It is a protective outer covering for your wires. It can also be referred to as a Sheath. The cable jacket itself acts as the first line of defense for the inner components, keeping them protected and safe. There are inner and outer cable jackets on some cables.

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NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Jan 05, 2018

NEMA is an acronym for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

The association represents nearly 350 electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers at the forefront of electrical safety, reliability and resilience, as well as efficiency and energy security.

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PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: S14301030-018 and S10301430-018

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Jan 01, 2018

Have you recently purchased a new dryer with a 4-prong plug, own an older home with a 3-prong outlet and don't want to hire an electrician to run a new outlet? Did you just buy a new home with a 4-prong outlet and don't have enough money after the large home purchase to get a new dryer. Your older dryer still has the 3-prong plug and your not sure what to do about it? We have 2 new products launching that can help with either of those problems and keep your home safe.