electrical power cords
In the midst of the cool and wet winter, we’re struggling to find ways to keep warm. Thankfully, there are options and we don’t have to break the bank to keep our toes warm. Follow these simple tips to save money on heat and electricity these first few months of 2015, and keep warm with us.
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Today we’re going to take a look at at a rare and awful occurrence called electrocution, and what we can do in the event that it happens to us or someone close by. Hopefully you’re never in a situation where you have to use this information, but we feel it’s our duty to share it with you as we deal with all things power.
Fact: behind every computer desk lies multiple power cords and connecting peripheral cables. Usually, not all of them are neat, and in fact- most are a complete mess. Some may even pose a shock and fire hazard. In Part 1 of this series, we learned how to make useful labels for power cords out of file folder labels. This form of organization works to de-clutter and minimize your workspace, allowing for clarity and peace of mind. In this next installment, we’ll take a look at how to make power cord labels out of even more readily available household items: plastic bread tags and duct tape.
For most of us electronic-savvy folk, an excess of loose cables can often get in the way of a clean workspace. When factoring in all the accessories and peripheral devices that each needs their own power cords, we most likely picture an unorganized mess. Thankfully, there are easy ways to organize and simplify your area, some of which utilize everyday household items.
Have you ever found yourself recklessly yanking out a power cord from an outlet, and afterwards realized that you a) broke something, b) nearly broke something, or c) caused unnecessary physical strain on yourself or your power cord? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions then there’s a solution to your problem.
The Quick-Release power cord series offers an alternative way to unplug your valuable electronics. A simple pivoting release tab on each connecting end of the power cord makes it easy to disconnect your device without the physical strain or electrical hazard of yanking a plug from a wall outlet or power strip. It also eliminates the “yanking” problem, thus the deterioration/split of the conductors inside the cord. Continue reading Quick-Release Power Cords
To all our customers from down under: you may have noticed something a little different about Quail’s Australian power cord plugs. There is a new marking on the plug that supplements the Australian standard for approving electronics in Australia and New Zealand.
As of March 1, 2013, The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) and the New Zealand Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) consolidated regulatory certifications for electrical equipment to the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). On that same date, Continue reading Australia’s New Power Cord Marking
Ever made a mistake and wish life had a reset button? In the power cord industry, Quail Electronics understands that life isn’t perfect. However, when dealing with electrical equipment, safety is a vital frame of thought we take seriously when powering your items. Regardless of the utility, assuring a safe solution in your home to potential health hazards from electronics is an important topic that necessitates just the right powering configuration. A ground fault circuit interrupter, or a GFCI, is a device that is designed primarily to prevent electric shock. GFCI outlets are often found in living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.
You’ve probably noticed a GFCI near your sink area. The device automatically disables an electric circuit when it detects that electrical current is flowing along an unintended path. The GFCI measures the current leaving the hot side of a power source and juxtaposing it with the current returning to the neutral side. Any discrepancy in electric current flowing will activate the GFCI and shut the power off. If there is any imbalance, the GFCI trips the circuit. It is able to sense an electrical current mismatch as small as 4 milliamps, and it may react as quickly as 1/30th of a second. Continue reading GFCI Plug: A Cord For A Safe Surge
Bunk beds. Cargo pants. Perhaps even rearranging that walk-in closet into a storage unit. We’re always looking to find ways to save space while increasing efficiency. With this in mind, Quail Electronics proudly offers a space-saving solution for your power cord needs. The piggyback plug will allow you to tap into the AC power outlet and power a piece of equipment holiding a usable AC power outlet. Continue reading We Got Your Piggyback – No More Squealing!
The CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) has changed the GB standard name of the China plug. The CCC is a safety mark on products that are domestically sold or imported into the Chinese Market. Formally known as “GB2099,” the China plug will now be referred to as “China GB 15934-2008.” Continue reading China Plug Has New Name: GB15934-2008
