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Orchestra Pit Wiring-Distributed Outlets Are What You Need

If you,ve ever had to cable up an orchestra pit (stand lights, keyboards, mic cables, monitor cables, etc.) you know that it really should be called a snake pit.

The only thing that is more challenging than cabling one is troubleshooting something in the dark while your show is going on.

White distributed outlet cables can make this task a little easier. If you use a white distributed outlet cable for power, you can quickly differentiate the power cable from other cables in the mix.

Outlets spaced every five feet mean that you can minimize the use of extension cords for music stands, amplifiers and keyboards.

Best of all, each outlet is individually lighted, making a snap to plug something in in the dark.

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Don’t Trash That Expensive Extension Cord-Fix It

After enough wear and tear, almost any extension cord is going to need some attention. Quite often, failure at the connectors leads to the cable being discarded and replaced.

By using high quality after market replacement connectors, the life of a good extension cord can be extended for years.

We offer a line of high quality grounded Edison connectors that can be used to replace damaged or worn connectors. It is an easy task )just search on YouTube) and you can save lots of money.

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Connector Strain Relief-Where The Best Cables Shine

The point of failure on most extension cords is where the connectors meet the cable body. This is where a cable flexs, where it is pulled from an outlet and where it sees the most handling.

Inexpensive cables skrimp on the material used in the strain relief and once the connector begins to separate from the cable body, it can’t be fixed. Connector or even total cable replacement is required.

The extra large molded strain relief found on every cable from Century Wire insures that this will not become a failure point, even after years of serious use.

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Outdoor Extension Cord Connectors Are Prone To Oxidation

Even though good extension cords have rust inhibiting plating, they are still subject to oxidation and rust. When this happens, they reduce their current carrying capacity, possibly causing a fire hazard and reducing the voltage that the extension cord can deliver.

Try these tips to minimize this oxidation-

When stored outside or transported, plug the male connector into the female connector to cover the conductors.

Periodically plug and unplug both the male and female connectors to clean the conductors.

Spray a little WD40 or other rust inhibiting spray onto the connectors to keep them oxidation free.

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Extension Cord Codes-What Those Letters Mean

Extension cords have mysterious letters and numbers printed on the jacket to show the uses for which they are appropriate. Things like amperage and voltage capacity and appropriateness for use in extreme conditions are what those codes identify.

The code is contained in the National Electrical Code and understanding it makes buying extension cords easier.

Here is what some of those codes refer to:

S Hard Service Flexible Cord
SJ Junior Hard Service Flexible Cord
E Thermoplastic Elastomer Insulation
T Thermoplastic Insulation
O Jacket is Oil Resistant
OO Jacket & Conductors are Oil Resistant
R Thermoplastic Rubber Insulation
X Cross-linked Synthetic Polymer Insulation
HH High Temperature
W Moisture Resistant
N Nylon Jacket

Our line of white extension cords from Century Wire have SJTW coded jackets, meaning that have a hard service flexible cable with thermoplastic insulation and they are moisture resistant and appropriate for outdoor use.

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NEMA 5-15 Connectors Are What You Need

Century 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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