extension cords

Outlet reach extenders

Extension cords are flexible electrical cables with a plug on one end and one or more outlets on the other, used to extend the reach of power from a wall socket to a device.

They come in various lengths and gauges, with heavier gauges handling more current.

Indoor cords are lighter; outdoor cords have weather-resistant insulation.

Daisy-chaining multiple extension cords is discouraged as a fire hazard: We ran an extension cord out to the garage.

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