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AC Wiring Basics

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Mar 16, 2021

AC stands for Alternating Current. AC is the type of electricity used for homes and other buildings. A basic understanding of AC power is essential if you are a homeowner, want or need to change out any basic electrical in your home or want to know how the power in your home works. It is essential you don’t work on anything electrical in your home or other buildings if you are unsure what you are doing. There is no reason to risk the safety of yourself and your home.

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Flood Restoration - Learning from Local Restoration Professionals

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Mar 16, 2021

We want to help you learn how you can power your professional and household flood restoration equipment to clean up after the unexpected events that can often occur during spring and summer months. AC WORKS® brand offers adapters that use dryer or range outlets to power heaters, fans, dehumidifiers, and other equipment or tools necessary to clean up after a flood, fire, or bug infestation, and more. AD1450L1430, AD1430L1430, S10301430-018, L1430F520-025, S1430F520-018, S1450F520-018 will all help you power your high power equipment. This helps to keep you from tripping breakers while trying to work toward a dry and clean project....

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Industry News from the WRAP UP Issue Seven

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Mar 16, 2021

At AC Connectors, we follow very closely with updates from Tesla and other EV manufacturers. This time, Ford grabbed the spotlight with an innovation for their upcoming F-150 Hybrid pick-up truck: an onboard power panel. Vehicles usually have a household outlet(s) available to charge phones or power small electronics. Most pick-up truck owners use their truck for their job or hobby, so why not have a full-blown panel of different outlets available? The usual outlets that would come on a generator are still available. You can use a NEMA L14-30 outlet for high power machinery or appliances, as well as...

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the WRAP UP Issue Eight: Tips From Tony

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Feb 05, 2021

Tips From Tony When talking about the different NEMA configurations, it is important to remember what P and R stand for. P will always stand for the male plug side, while R will always stand for the female receptacle. P and R can never be used for opposite ends, and they don't stand for anything else.

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