Cords 101

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Why Choose a Bad Ass Welder Cord?

-Thursday, April 19, 2018

Don’t limit your welding to a corner in the shop. Grab a Bad Ass Welder Extension Cord and take the welding to them!

Wire and Cable: Deciphering the Lingo

-Monday, April 09, 2018

The wire and cable industry has its own lingo, trade names and sets of initials to identity various products and their respective applications. Here's an overview of different types of wire and cable.

What Extension Cord Length Should I Use?

-Thursday, March 29, 2018

Caution: Longer extension cords tend to pose more hazards compared to shorter ones. Always use the shortest cord possible, with the correct gauge, for your application and equipment!

Protect Yourself with GFCI Equipped Extension Cords

-Sunday, February 11, 2018

GFCIs are life-saving devices that protect people from electrocution. OSHA now requires this basic safety component for working with electricity in wet environments any time a permanently installed GFCI receptacle isn’t present.

How to Pick the Right Extension Cord

-Friday, January 26, 2018

When choosing a heavy duty extension cord for outdoor use, safety should be your priority. There are four things that you must keep in mind when choosing the best outdoor extension cord: length, gauge, rating and jacket color.

How to Properly Coil and Store an Extension Cord

-Tuesday, November 14, 2017

With proper care and maintenance the best equipment and tools, deliver peak performance, year after year. In this regard, top quality, heavy duty extension cords are no different from your other expensive tools and should be treated accordingly.

Extension Cord Safety Tips

-Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Extension cords are everywhere in our daily lives, at home and on the job. In fact, in certain job environments like construction and the entertainment industry, heavy duty extension cords are essential tools in their own right.

Cold Weather Extension Cords for Winter Projects and Job Sites

-Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Summer came and went and through it all, you didn't give a thought to the extension cords your crew were using. After all, they worked just fine, so why would you?