{"id":151,"date":"2011-12-20T15:10:09","date_gmt":"2011-12-20T15:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northsuburbanelectric.com\/chicago-electrician\/?p=151"},"modified":"2020-08-26T08:52:37","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T14:52:37","slug":"knot-extension-cords-chicagoland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northsuburbanelectric.com\/chicago-electrician\/electrical-installation\/knot-extension-cords-chicagoland\/","title":{"rendered":"How Knot to Use Extension Cords in Chicagoland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"extension cord\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northsuburbanelectric.com\/chicago-electrician\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/extension-cord.jpg\" alt=\"Chicagoland extension cords\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" align=\"right\" \/>Common sense safety practices save lives and property.\u00a0 This is especially true when using extension cords.\u00a0 Remember that extension cords are only for temporary use, and shouldn&#8217;t be used long term or permanently attached.\u00a0 If you find that you are constantly in need of extension cords to plug in consistently used appliances or components, a better alternative would be to hire your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northsuburbanelectric.com\/\"><strong>Chicagoland electrician<\/strong><\/a> to install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northsuburbanelectric.com\/chicago_electrician\/\"><strong>new receptacles<\/strong><\/a> in your Chicagoland home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For those times when you need to use extension cords, here are\u00a0the Dos and Donts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Always use a UL rated cord; heavy duty is preferable, medium duty is acceptable for lighter loads.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Always observe <strong>GFCI protection<\/strong> rules when using electric tools and appliances outdoors, or in damp or wet\u00a0\u00a0 locations.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Always ensure the amperage of the tool in use does not exceed 80% of your extension cord rating.\u00a0This will prevent overloading.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Always ensure your cord has no frayed wires or ends, cuts, abrasions or damaged, brittle or weather-checked insulation, sheathing or cord ends.\u00a0Once your cord has been damaged&#8230;replace it.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Always ensure your cord is grounded (has an intact grounding pin).\u00a0Never remove this pin.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never staple down or secure extension cords&#8230;temporary use only.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never use cords to hang or suspend anything from.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never use cords for permanent Chicagoland <strong>home wiring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never use extension cords under rugs or carpet, near high-traffic areas, wrapped around table or chair legs, through doorways or anywhere they can be pinched, flattened or severed.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never tie cords into knots or bend in sharp radii.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Always use only enough cord to get the job done&#8230;don&#8217;t use 300 feet of cord where 50 feet will suffice.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never run extensions cord through\u00a0 your Chicagoland attic or other extremely hot spaces.\u00a0This will impede the cords&#8217; ability to shed heat and lower its&#8217; capacity to carry current.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never use extension cords for electric space heaters, and never use them or place them near heat or combustible sources.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Always keep extension cords away from small children to eliminate a strangulation 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