AC WORKS® Library — Safety

What Are The Differences Between Surge Protectors And Circuit Breakers?

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Jul 09, 2020

There can be a wide variety of protective technology built into an electrical appliance, but the two most common are surge protectors and circuit breakers. So what is the difference between the two? Surge protectors protect your electrical appliances from voltage spikes. A voltage spike is when a cord or appliance exceeds the voltage it is rated for, resulting in permanent damage to your appliance. The most common places you will see these installed are power strips like our PSROT-072. Usually, you will have computers, TVs, entertainment systems, and office equipment plugged into one of these. The most common cause...

CarGenerator™ with AC WORKS® Inlet Adapters

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Apr 22, 2020

Welcome back as we continue to dive into the world of the CarGenerator™ and AC WORKS®. Many people already own big heavy generators with an inlet box to match. Now seeing that the CarGenerator™ is easier to use, you might not use those generators anymore. Still, you want it to feed into the inlet box that you have conveniently installed outside of your home. Because the car generator has household connections, you will need to adapt to your inlet's configuration. This is possible with the help of AC WORKS® brand inlet box adapters. Inlet boxes for emergency power come in...

Unboxing CarGenerator™

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Mar 04, 2020

Late last year, an entrepreneur reached out to us because his customers were looking for one more step to bridge the gap between his invention and keeping the power on at home. His invention is CarGenerator™ and it functions exactly how it sounds. With a small backpack shaped case, you can power the necessities in your home using your car. The reviews say it’s incredibly easy, reliable, environmentally friendly, and safe. We had to give it a try for ourselves. Jonathan was kind enough to send us a CarGenerator™ to tinker with, and it is ingenious. We are excited to...

AC WORKS® Wisdom: Why You Should Uncoil Extension Cords

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Oct 30, 2019

There is one tip on your warning tags about unraveling cords while in use to prevent them from over-heating. While this tip may get overlooked, it is necessary to always follow it. From simple household extension cords to heavy-duty industrial cords, piled up cords can be dangerous!

AC WORKS® Wisdom: What's On The Warning Tag

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Oct 23, 2019

When you purchase one of our flexible adapters or extension cords, you will notice a warning tag that is zip-tied onto the cable itself. What is it there for? Should you be worried about it?