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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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Ready For Holiday Lighting? Don’t Forget The White Extension Cords

Holiday decorators know that nothing spoils a well conceived holiday decorating scheme like an orange extension cord that screams “look at me”!

Our white extension cords from Century Wire are designed to blend in with the background of your decorations to make for great photos, invisible installation and that special “pro” touch.

Extra fine copper stranding and insulation designed for flexibility at temperatures well below freezing make these cables great for outdoor use even in the coldest weather.

Outdoor rated jackets mean that these cables will stand up to inclement weather, and molded end connectors make for a cable that will last through years of use.

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White Extension Cords-The Challenge Of Keeping Them Clean

Top 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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WhiteExtensionCord.com Expands Line

A new product has been added to the line of heavy duty extension cords at WhiteExtensionCord.com.

The CTWT10 is a 10 foot version of the popular Pro Power series from Century Wire & Cable.

This cable includes all of the features found in the longer Pro Power Triple Tape series, including:

12 gauge/3 wire desigin
Extra strong strain relief on both ends
Water and flame resistant jacket
SJTW jacket for outdoor or indoor use
15 amp rating
Cold weather jacket flexible to -40 degrees (F)

Available today!

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What “Knot” To Do With An Extension Cord

Tying knots in an extension cord is a quick way to shorten their life.

While it is tempting to tie two cords together to keep them from disconnecting or to knot one around itself to keep it from tangling while stored, this knotting causes the individual conductors to eventually break, reducing the current carrying capacity of the cable.

Because the outside diameter of a knot is greater than the inside diameter, the outside conductors are stretched and the inside conductors are compressed, both actions put too much stress on small individual wires.

The greater the number of conductors in an extension cord, the easier it is to coil, but greater numbers mean smaller individual diameters for each strand, making it more likely to be damaged when a knot is tied.

Instead of knotting, use some tie line or Velcro cord wrap.

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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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Who Is UL And Why Does It Matter?

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., usually referred to as UL, is an independent product safety certification organization. They test products and write standards. They are a “not for profit” business and have been testing and certifying products for over 100 years.

The UL mark on a product tells you that samples of that item have been carefully and thoroughly tested and examined by a team of product safety pros.

All of our white extension cords from Centruy Wire are UL approved.

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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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Soft-Drawn, Bunch Stranded Conductors-Why That Matters

The 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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How To Coil A Cable

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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