- Is it easy to replace a faulty plug?
Yes, start by snipping off the original plug. Slide the cord into the new plug, strip the wires and connect them to the proper terminals. For lamps...
- Why do some appliances and tools only have two prongs and no grounding prong?
These products are double-insulated and do not need the added protection of a grounding plug. You can plug them into ungrounded outlets and...
- I have some tools that have three prongs, but the outlet I want to use has only two prongs. Can I safely cut the extra prong off?
No, the third prong is the grounding prong. If you cut it off or use a plug adapter that is not grounded, you will disable a feature that is...
- What is a polarized plug?
One prong is bigger than the other is. This feature is designed to make sure that a 110-volt plug is never put into a socket that is not a 110-volt...
- The dryer plug will not fit the receptacle in our new house. How can I remedy this?
In most new homes, there should be four-prong dryer and range receptacles. If you have a three prong power cord, you will need to change...