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As funny as it sounds there is a right and wrong end of a cord to put the male end on. When you look at a receptical in the wall you will see a longer slot on the left side as compared to the right side, this is the neutral connection. Looking at a plug with the blades facing you the neutral side will be on the right. Now look at the end of the extension cord and you should see the wire colours, black left, white right, green below, this is the correct end for the male end. If when looking at the cord end and the colours are white left, black right, green below, this is the wrong end to put the male end. The white should go to the silver colour screw, black to the brass colour screw and green to the green coloured screw. By doing it this way the polarity will stay true along the cord to the device that gets plugged into it.
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∙ 9y agoIf you are constructing an extension cord make sure that the ends go on the right end of the cable. Match the wire end when looking at it, to the proper pin configuration of the plug. A non locking plug will be a 6-30P or a locking plug will be a L6-30P. On a 6-30P plug, black wire to the left blade, white wire to the Y terminal and the green wire to the G terminal. On a L6-30P plug, black wire to the X terminal, white wire to the Y terminal and the ground wire to the G terminal.
Looking at the end of the cable it should be matched to this configuration. If it doesn't look at the other end of the cable. No wires should cross when connecting to the blades on the plug, if they do you have the wrong end of the cable.
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Can a plug a 125 volts extension cord in a 220 volt outlet to be used as a extension to plug 220 volts light amperage accessories?
No, the 220 v and 110 v systems are designed to use a different pin layout for the plugs and sockets, to avoid possibly dangerous cross-connections. The two voltages can not be mixed and equipment for one system cannot be used on the other without a transformer.
Is there a difference between the lengths of the male and female adult spinal cords?
On average a human female is shorter than a human male, so on average the female spinal cord will be shorter than the male spinal cord. However, you can also see individual females who have longer spinal cords (are taller than) individual males.
Where can one find a 3-prongs male-to-male converter connector or extension cord?
You can't! They are not made. The reason is for safety. if you plugged in a male-to-male extension cord and left the other end laying on the ground, it would be an electrocution and fire hazard. You need to find a better (and safer) way to make your connection.
Where can you find 240V extension cords for appliances such as air conditioners?
My guess is to make one. Go to an electrical supply house or homedepot, lowes. etc. I would guess 6-2 with ground? Attach two connections at the ends and go. Personally I wouldn't make an extenstion cord of this nature, but you asked! The lack of availability of an extension cord similar to one asked about is a clue to the advisability of using one. It isn't a good idea to extend cords like this. If you must get a cord, try a marine supply outfit where they have power cables for dockside use. But you'll have to pony up for them. They don't come cheaply.
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The female vocal cords are thinner and shorter than the male vocal cords
Can a plug a 125 volts extension cord in a 220 volt outlet to be used as a extension to plug 220 volts light amperage accessories?
No, the 220 v and 110 v systems are designed to use a different pin layout for the plugs and sockets, to avoid possibly dangerous cross-connections. The two voltages can not be mixed and equipment for one system cannot be used on the other without a transformer.
Do female frogs have vocal cords?
they don't sing like male frogs do if that's what you're asking
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Male adults doesn't have umbilical cords. They are cut off from the placenta when they are born.
Is there a difference between the lengths of the male and female adult spinal cords?
On average a human female is shorter than a human male, so on average the female spinal cord will be shorter than the male spinal cord. However, you can also see individual females who have longer spinal cords (are taller than) individual males.
Where can one find a 3-prongs male-to-male converter connector or extension cord?
You can't! They are not made. The reason is for safety. if you plugged in a male-to-male extension cord and left the other end laying on the ground, it would be an electrocution and fire hazard. You need to find a better (and safer) way to make your connection.
Where can you find 240V extension cords for appliances such as air conditioners?
My guess is to make one. Go to an electrical supply house or homedepot, lowes. etc. I would guess 6-2 with ground? Attach two connections at the ends and go. Personally I wouldn't make an extenstion cord of this nature, but you asked! The lack of availability of an extension cord similar to one asked about is a clue to the advisability of using one. It isn't a good idea to extend cords like this. If you must get a cord, try a marine supply outfit where they have power cables for dockside use. But you'll have to pony up for them. They don't come cheaply.
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You can buy male to male VGA connectors at most electronic stores.
What are the parts of extension wire?
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It depends on what cords your need. Certain power cords can be split with a female/ 2 male adapter that you could find at Tigerdirect.com or Newegg.com, wherever you shop. You can split molex and sata power cords for sure, i know that, but for anything else, just give a look for PSU splitters in one of those shops.
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How do you create a male to male extension cord?
Dont make a male to male cord! The reason is you will have a energized male end when you plug into a socket. Call a electrican to help you with your project Dont make a male to male cord! The reason is you will have a energized male end when you plug into a socket. Call a electrican to help you with your project
