|Wednesday, 04 October 2006| Electrical equipment frequently
needs to be operated at a distance from an electrical outlet
that exceeds the length of the equipment's integral electrical
cord. Electrical extension cords are commonly used to supply
electrical power to tools and equipment which are remote from
electrical outlets and power sources. Electrical extension cords
increase the range of the integral electrical cord, typically by
connecting the male plug of the integral cord to the female plug
of the extension cord and by connecting the male plug of the
extension cord to the electrical outlet. They provide a
continuous connection between power sources and devices that
require electricity to function properly. Extension power cords
are essential accessories for residential, industrial, and
commercial use of electrical items. They free electrical devices
from the requirement of only being operated within a relatively
short distance of five or six feet from a power source, like a
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