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What You Need to Know About Power Cord Adapter

Here we’re going to discuss the power cord adapters for RV, Camper,Welder and Boat or Marine shore area,etc that converts the not compliant outlets or receptacles to be the right ones.

What is an Power Cord Adapter ?

Power Cord Adapters is converter cable that plugs into a wall outlets and change the wall outlets into the right outlets to fit and power electrical appliances or tools. Also called an “Power Plug Adapers,Power Cable Adapters, Dogbone cord adapters, Dogbone adapters,pigtail adapters”. 

 

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If plugging into power pedestal or regular home wall outlet that doesn’t match your appliances or tools, a power cord adapters can quickly solve the problem, save money and time. It’s very easy to use or install, and needn’t tools or professional knowledge, just plug it in to make your eletrical appliances or tools work. Power cord adapter is widely used for RV, Campervan,Trailers,Motorhome,Caravan Parks,Campgrounds,Recreational Areas,etc.

Here is our custom power cords adapter product page with UL/cUL Approval. Feel free to ask for quote and free samples will be provided before mass production.

Power Cord Adapter Types

Usually, the power cord adapters types will be determined according to the industires the product is applied for,Types showing as follows:

  • RV Power cord Adapters
  • Campers Power cord Adapters
  • Travel trailer Power cord Adapters
  • Marine Shore or Boat Power cord Adapters
  • Dryer Power cord Adapters
  • Welder Power cord Adapters
  • Generator Power cord Adapters

How to choose an Power Cord Adapter?

Safety is first priority when it comes to choos power cords products.It will be better if you choose it from the reliable brand retailers or manufacturers. But we suggest that you also take the following details points in consideration before purchasing in order to get everything ok.

NEMA code for Male(Plugs) or Female(Receptacles)

First and important thing is to confirm the converting NEMA code of the power cord adapter you need before ordering. 

For example,if you have a 4 prong corded dryer but a 3 prong socket house,dryer cord convert NEMA 10-30P plug to 14-30R receptacle will be the right adapter you need,Vice versa.

Also we have the post of the information for NEMA Plugs and receptacles configuraturation drawing table.

Here is the link for our resource information of Straigt Blade type and Twist-Locking type UL/cUL Plugs and Receptacles Chart for your reference.

Ampere,Voltage & Max Wattage your electrical appliances or tools need

 Another point is to know if your power cord adapter is made with the right ampere,voltage to load your appliances(you can find power watt, Rated voltage need on it).

 Your have to check with the retailers or suppliers about the rated voltage and ampere that the power cord adapters cable and plugs & receptacles can bear. 

Here is the simple Electrical Conversion Formulas.

Watts = Amps x Volts

Amps = Watts / Volts 

Volts = Watts / Amps.

If the power cord adapter is made with lower ampere or voltage, it will be over-heated or causing fires in long time usage. Any questions, feel free to consult your electrician or us if you are not sure or any questions.

Cable is made of 100% Copper With UL Certified

The cable of power cord adapter should be compliance to UL or cUL standards with genuine copper material wires.

Professional power cord adapter manufacturer will have the cable with marking word for the cable standard,such as cable with UL cable code,wires with gauge and rated voltage & temperature. 

What’s more, you can find plugs and receptacles with UL certificated code no. of the manufacturer, which means that it’s reliable items you can buy.

 

Power Cord Adapters Retailers In US

The United States has one of the largest industries when it comes to power cords.However, power cord adapters are new products in recent years, and most of them are found in the retail industry.

You can find some online reliable or brand retailers stores such as Amazon,The Home Depot, Walmart, Sears,Ebay etc.

If you are in wholesales business or need manufacturers or suppliers of power cord adapters.feel free to contact our Qingmin for your custom power cord adapters or visit our custom power cords adapter product page.

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