AC WORKS® Connector — Household Power

Why Grounding Your Dryer is Important

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Apr 19, 2019

Did you know some dryer plugs are 3-prong and others are 4-prong? Have you wondered why this is or have you had trouble connecting your dryer to your home electrical dryer outlet because they don’t match? The old style of 3-prong dryer cords did not include a ground wire. Changes in the National Electrical Code now require dryers to be wired with a ground wire. This means the cords now have 4-prong plugs. There are some cases where you cannot plug your dryer into your receptacle. This is because you may have an old dryer and a new construction home...

Learn How to Keep Your Sump Pumping During a Power Outage

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Apr 12, 2019

Sump pumps protect your basement from water by pumping excess water from the pit to the exterior of your home. Once the water level in your pit reaches a certain height it is expelled via a pump and tube.

Keep your Puppy Safe in your Home or RV

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Mar 22, 2019

We want to discuss the wide range of electrical hazards to watch for before you bring your new puppy into your house. Just like a child, puppies will require constant supervision. There are many dangers in your home to be aware of. It is important to know about these dangers and how to avoid them.

The Truth About 2-3 Prong Adapter and Outlet Safety

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Mar 01, 2019

2-3 prong adapters will come with a small metal grounding prong attached to them. The prong is a square shaped piece of metal with a circle in the middle. This grounding prong is attached so you can connect your adapter to the grounding source. All you do is install the outlet cover plate screw through the hole in the metal ground pin and your adapter will become grounded.

Male to Male Extension Cords & Adapter Dangers

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Jan 25, 2019

When creating this type of product from scratch people may not be aware of the safety concerns that go along with it. Maybe they are aware of the dangers and think they will be very careful, and it won’t be a problem. When you create a male to a male extension cord or adapter this product will be very dangerous.