When you go to plug in an electrical appliance and realize that the closest outlet won’t do, you need to find an alternative. The way to go is to use an extension cord and give yourself that added length you need. The cord is there for that exact purpose but there are several options you can choose from. If you have a TV, fan or phone charger that needs to be plugged in and it needs to be in a particular spot, an extension cord is the way to go. You need to use the right cord to get the most from your electronics.

Burley Electrical Services Lists Things to Consider When You a Picking the Right Kind Of Extension Cord

What Extension Cord Length Do You Need?: When you realize you need to use an extension cord you might think to just grab the first one you see. You may also think a longer one is better so that you can move it if you want to. That is not the case and you really want to be sure you use the very shortest cord that is necessary for the job. When the extension cord is too long for a particular use you actually will be losing energy. The amount of voltage will start to be lost the longer the cord is you are using. Not only will you start to lose the voltage but it will also waste energy. Energy costs you money and you may start to see a jump on your energy bill. The heft of the cord is a whole other area that needs to be looked at as well. The cord that is on the appliance that you are using has a rating on it. That rating will match an extension cord as well. You can use a gauged cord that is from 18 all the way to eight. You need to try and match the cord length and heft when using an extension.
What is the Electrical Extension Cord Rated For?: You can’t just go and grab an extension cord and use it. You need to look at the cord and the fine print to determine what the rating for that cord is. The cord can be rated for outdoor or indoor use. If you try and use an indoor cord outside it can overheat and could pose a fire risk. There are some cords that are higher end and can have a light that will tell you it is plugged in and sending electricity. You can also get a cord that has a GCFI to help prevent frying an electronic. You can also use a cord that has several outlets called a power strip. It usually is a bit shorter but will give you extra outlets.
When you are using an extension cord you want to be safe and be sure that you secure the cord.

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