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NEMA 5-15 Connectors Are What You Need

NEMA 5-15 Male connectorCentury Wire white extension cords use standard NEMA 5 connectors.

NEMA is short for National Electrical Manufacturers Association and this is the certifying body that stands behind electrical connectors used in North America.

The “5” in the NEMA 5-15 designation refers to the configuration of the three blades on the male connector and the corresponding female slots on the other cable end or on the wall outlet.

NEMA 5 male connectors have two parallel flat blades and a third “U” shaped blade that provides grounding for the device plugged in to the cable.

The “15” in the NEMA 5-15 designation refers to 15 amps, the amount of current that the connector is designed to carry without fear of overheading.

You can read more about the NEMA 5-15 connector designation by clicking here.

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Soft-Drawn, Bunch Stranded Conductors-Why That Matters

stranded copper wireThe conductors used in Century Wire extension cords are 100% copper conductors for maximum amperage transmission. This means that more of the power that enters one end of the cable is delivered at the other. This increase in efficiency means less heat and less voltage drop, even over long distances.

Multiple bunch stranded conductors (the more, the better) are what gives extension cords their flexibility and that makes them easier to coil and less likely to break of kinked or knotted.

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Doing Tent Decorating? Don’t Forget The White Gaffers Tape

white gaffers tapeOK. You’ve been hired to do the tent decorations. You’ve got the lights, the flowers, the tables, the chairs, etc. and you’ve got the white extension cords. Your’re ready to go!

Not unless you’ve also got the white gaffers tape and natural wire ties.

There is no point in making the effort to have cables that blend in with the tent fabric unless you secure them with white gaffers tape or natural wire ties. Black tape or black ties draw attention to themselves just like black cables would.

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How To Coil A Cable

cable coiling video

Even the best extension cords quickly become a problem to use if they are not properly coiled before storing.

Take a look at this video that shows our favorite method for cable coiling.

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Know Your Tent Styles

Large tents come in lots of different styles and the way they are constructed has a big bearing on decisions regarding how best to deliver power where it is needed.

Pole tents-This is the classic “circus type” tent with one or more poles holding up the center spire and poles evenly spaced around the perimeter.

Frame tents-A tent style that uses a set of interlocked aluminum tubes that create a frame to which the tent fabric is attached with straps.

Marquee tents-A long, narrow version of a frame tent that is used to cover walkways and other areas where people might congregate for short periods of time.

Sailcloth tents-A variation on the circus-style tent that uses wooden poles and translucent fabric that make the tent glow when lit from within.

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Specialty Extension Cords – This Is The Place

We’re proud to announce we now offer white extension cords. WhiteExtensionCord.com is your source for cables made specially for the tent, wedding and special event industries.

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