Category: tent lighting

White Extension Cords-The Challenge Of Keeping Them Clean

Cami Adhesive RemoverTop line tenting companies know that attention to detail is what sets them apart from the competition. Spending money on a specialized item like white extension cords to blend in with white tents is a big expense, and long term life is important.

Unfortunately, the white jackets on these cables are subject to scuffing and dirt. Keeping them clean is important and can extend their lives.

Normally, most dirt can be cleaned off with mild soap, warm water and a clean rag. The sooner the dirt is removed, the easier it will come off and the less like it will be that the jacket will be permanently stained.

Storing cables when they are wet can cause mold to develop on the cables. Again, soap and water will usually get the job done, but additional care must be taken when handling anything that involves mold.

Tougher stains require some sort of solvent. We recommend Cami Citrus Adhesive Remover.

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Is This Extension Cord The Right Size? You’ve Got To Do The Math

light bulbThe only way to calculate if you are using an extension cord of the right gauge is to do a little math. The total current draw, in watts, of everything that you are plugging into an extension cord is the number you need to make this calculation.

The easiest way to understand this is to use the 100 watt light bulb for an example.

A 14 gauge extension cord is rated to handle 15 amps. Assuming a nominal voltage of 120 volts (it can vary a little), that cable is rated to handle eighteeen 100 watt light bulbs.

Since you need to be able to translate this calculation to the actual devices you are using, you need to look at your devices (tools, lights, etc.) as there should be a power consumption rating, in watts, right on the device.

Harrison Bros. Inc.
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Sidewinders Put Extension Cords In Their Place

sidewinder cable protectorEverybody knows that extension cords can create a trip hazard when used in high traffic areas, and taping is usually the chosen method for securing a cable.

If you find yourself securing the same cable run in the same place over and over, you can save time and expense by using a cable protector instead.

Articulated Sidewinder cable protectors will even work when running cables around corners.

Harrison Bros. Inc.
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Outlets Right Where You Need Them-This Cable’s Perfect For Tent Lighting

Multioutlet extension cordTent power is a tough job. Getting power where you need it while keeping cables out of traffic patterns and keeping a clean look is always a challenge.

Multi outlet cables from Century Wire places outlets every ten feet, giving you an outlet exactly where you need it.

Each outlet is lighted to let you know that it is powered and each outlet has a snap on cap to make it weather proof.

When you add a tough but flexible jacket and great coilability, you’ve got an extension cord that is made to solve tough prolems.

Available in white and black.

Harrison Bros. Inc.
TheTapeworks.com
Voice 866-386-8335
Fax 800-327-6651
sales@harrisonbros.com

 

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.

Harrison Bros. Inc.
TheTapeworks.com
Voice 866-386-8335
Fax 800-327-6651
sales@harrisonbros.com