AC WORKS® Connector — Power Solutions

Flexible Adapters

Posted by Stephanie Junek on May 10, 2019

AC WORKS® brand flexible adapters are longer than the compact adapters we highlighted last week. Our flexible adapters range from 1 foot to 1.5 feet in length, depending on the configuration. The added length given in the design of our flexible adapter collection allows for a more flexible reach, which is where the name came from. Using flexible adapters make it easier to fit your adapter in some areas with difficult reach. They will maneuver to all angles so you will never be without power. The flexible adapter line is perfect when you need just a little extra length for a difficult reach but...

Compact Adapters

Posted by Stephanie Junek on May 03, 2019

AC WORKS® brand compact power adapters are small, durable, and heavy-duty. The durability of its material makes them built to last. The design of these compact adapters makes them easy to hold and grip when using, carrying, or storing. Because of their size and design, carrying them or packing them away has never been easier. They are a bright orange color so you will not lose them on a job site or in your garage. When designing these adapters, we kept our customer in mind. Everything from keeping them in your pocket to being able to drop them over and...

Surge Protectors: How they Protect You

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Apr 26, 2019

A power surge is a spike in power that can damage your electronics, burnt wires, damage electrical, and cause a fire. The power surge happens once the voltage in your home electrical rises above the standard.

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.