AC WORKS® Library — Residential

AC WORKS®: What is Voltage Drop?

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When shopping for AC WORKS® brand extension cords, you may notice the majority of them stay within a 50ft or less range. This is to avoid something that all power cords experience, called “voltage drop.” What is voltage drop?

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AC WORKS®: The Two T-Blade Plugs

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Lately, we have had quite a few customers contact us to see if they can operate their 250 Volt AC units from a household outlet. They try to use a household adapter such as M515520, which won’t work for this issue. Why won’t it work? Can a 250 Volt AC unit be adapted for a household outlet?

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AC WORKS® Wisdom: How Long Do Breakers Take To Trip?

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In this video, we will take a look at a chart that breaks down the time and current needed to trip a breaker. With this information, you will be able to determine if your workload will trip a breaker and how quickly it will be tripped.

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AC WORKS® Wisdom: How Can PDUs Help Contractors?

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There are many AC WORKS® brand adapter that can be used inside a home or apartment for any of these jobs. Check out this video to find out how they work and how to properly use them. 

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AC WORKS® Flood Restoration Series: Using a Range Outlet for Your Equipment

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A commonly overlooked outlet is the electric cooking range outlet. This outlet can provide up to 50 Amps, and with its two hot wires, it provides 250 Volts. 

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