AC WORKS® Connector — Household Power

AC Wiring Basics

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Feb 02, 2018

AC stands for Alternating Current. AC is the type of electricity used for homes and other buildings. A basic understanding of AC power is essential if you are a homeowner, want or need to change out any basic electrical in your home or want to know how the power in your home works. It is essential you don’t work on anything electrical in your home or other buildings if you are unsure what you are doing. There is no reason to risk the safety of yourself and your home.

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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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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.

The Relationship between the Plug and Receptacle

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Dec 15, 2017

In the business world, people become very busy. Some businesses will start out small and grow. In this growth, you will need to find yourself a sidekick. This person is a close companion or colleague who is your subordinate, but you would probably not be able to run your business smoothly without your sidekick.

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