Knowledge Centre
Reference notes we wrote because the same questions come up in every enquiry: which plug, which connector, which cable and what the letters mean.
Plug Standards by CountryWhich plug belongs in which market, and the pairs that look alike but are not interchangeable.IEC 60320 Connector GuideC5 to C20: which coupler goes with which inlet, and where the temperature rating matters.Cable Types and Gauges ExplainedSPT, SVT, SJT, STW, SOOW and the letters that tell you what a cord will survive.Choosing an Extension CordIndoor or outdoor, how many outlets, which gauge, and what the lighted end is for.LSZH Cords and Fire SafetyWhat low smoke zero halogen actually changes, and where projects specify it.Power Cord Buying ChecklistThe nine things a quotation needs before anyone can price it.
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