StarTech.com Standard UK Computer Power Cord - Power cable - IEC 60320 C13 to BS 1363 (M) - 6 ft - black (PXT101UK)

Product Information

Modern power cables come in a variety of sizes, materials, and types, each particularly adapted to its uses. [6] Large single insulated conductors are also sometimes called power cables in the industry. [7] A power cable is an electrical cable, an assembly of one or more electrical conductors, usually held together with an overall sheath. The assembly is used for transmission of electrical power. Power cables may be installed as permanent wiring within buildings, buried in the ground, run overhead, or exposed. Power cables that are bundled inside thermoplastic sheathing and that are intended to be run inside a building are known as NM-B (nonmetallic sheathed building cable). Though we may not always think about them, power cords are essential to our way of life. By following the tips above, you can be sure to use them safely and effectively. Whether you're talking about a monitor power cable or general power cord for PC, there are some commonalities and features many of the best connection cables have in common. The following is a review of the most noteworthy. pronged outlets are less common than 3-pronged outlets but can still be found in some older homes and businesses. These outlets only have two holes - one for the hot wire and one for the neutral wire. Because there's no ground wire, power cords that are designed to work with this type of outlet will typically have a two-pronged plug on one end.

Now that you know a little bit more about power cords, it's time to talk about how to select the right one for your needs. The following is a brief overview of some of the most important factors to keep in mind when making your selection. Standard power cords are the most common type that you'll come across. They typically feature a three-pronged plug and can be used with a wide range of appliances, including computers, monitors, printers, and more. Whenever possible, you should use grounded power cords. These cords have an extra wire that helps to ground the appliance in case of a short circuit. This can supply an extra level of safety, so it's worth the extra cost.Liquid or gas filled cables are still employed in distribution and transmission systems today. Cables of 10 kV or higher may be insulated with oil and paper, and are run in a rigid steel pipe, semi-rigid aluminum or lead sheath. For higher voltages the oil may be kept under pressure to prevent formation of voids that would allow partial discharges within the cable insulation. To drain off stray voltage, a metallic shield will be placed over the "semicon." This shield is intended to "make safe" the cable by pulling the voltage on the outside of the insulation down to zero (or at least under the OSHA limit of 50 volts). This metallic shield can consist of a thin copper tape, concentric drain wires, flat straps, lead sheath, or other designs. The metallic shields of a cable are connected to earth ground at the ends of the cable, and possibly locations along the length if voltage rise during faults would be dangerous. Multi-point grounding is the most common way to ground the cable's shield. Some special applications require shield breaks to limit circulating currents during the normal operations of the circuit. Circuits with shield breaks could be single or multi point grounded. Special engineering situations may require cross bonding. While power cords and extension cords may appear to be similar, they actually serve two very different purposes. Power cords are designed specifically for transferring electricity, while extension cords are intended to extend the reach of an existing power source. One of the most common places you'll find power cords is in the home. Virtually any appliance that uses electricity will need a power cord, so it's not uncommon to have several different power cords running through your house. The most common appliances that use power cords in the home include televisions, computers, and lamps.

The first power distribution system developed by Thomas Edison in 1882 in New York City used copper rods, wrapped in jute and placed in rigid pipes filled with a bituminous compound. [1] Although vulcanized rubber had been patented by Charles Goodyear in 1844, it was not applied to cable insulation until the 1880s, when it was used for lighting circuits. [2] Rubber-insulated cable was used for 11,000-volt circuits in 1897 installed for the Niagara Falls power project. Power cords exist for one primary reason - to transfer power. They relay energy from point A to point B by way of an electrical circuit. This is made possible by a few key components that are found within the power cord itself.Modern two or three-wire+ground PVC-insulated cable (e.g., NM-B), produced by such brands as Romex® [ citation needed] Liquid filled cables are known for extremely long service lives with little to no outages. Unfortunately, oil leaks into soil and bodies of water are of grave concern and maintaining a fleet of the needed pumping stations is a drain on the O+M budget of most power utilities. Pipe type cables are often converted to solid insulation circuit at the end of their service life despite a shorter expected service life. Modern high-voltage cables use polyethylene or other polymers, including XLPE for insulation. They require special techniques for jointing and terminating, see High-voltage cable.