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What are the cords connected to the power button of a computer called?
Q. I am fixing my friends computer and I can't remeber what the cords connected to the power button are called. It is like a little wiring, one end is a connector that connects to the motherboard and the other end is the actual power button. The computer is a Gateway desktop model number:510. Thanks.
Asked by Tammy Z - Fri Dec 11 17:44:16 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. In most, PWR + and PWR - RST + and RST -
Answered by Tater - Fri Dec 11 17:50:23 2009
Q. I am fixing my friends computer and I can't remeber what the cords connected to the power button are called. It is like a little wiring, one end is a connector that connects to the motherboard and the other end is the actual power button. The computer is a Gateway desktop model number:510. Thanks.
Asked by Tammy Z - Fri Dec 11 17:44:16 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. In most, PWR + and PWR - RST + and RST -
Answered by Tater - Fri Dec 11 17:50:23 2009
How do interior designers hide lamp cords?
Q. Bust open any copy of Martha Stewart Living, or House Beautiful, or Fancy Shmancy Living, and it becomes immediately apparent that the owners of these beautifully decorated homes do not have lamps, phones, or other electronic equipment with power cords. Is there really a way to hide them in a normal home, or are they just hidden away for the photo spread? Here's an example: Where are the cords for the lamps?
Asked by Blossomo - Sun Apr 27 06:04:40 2008 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Being Martha, it's entirely possible that she had a receptacle installed in the floor directly under the lamp. That's a possibility, and I'd guess very likely. You can do that if you like, but remember-real people don't have her budget to move the outlet and patch the floor when we rearrange the furniture. Floor outlets do work nicely though. Hope this helps.
Answered by woodtick314 - Sun Apr 27 06:59:48 2008
Q. Bust open any copy of Martha Stewart Living, or House Beautiful, or Fancy Shmancy Living, and it becomes immediately apparent that the owners of these beautifully decorated homes do not have lamps, phones, or other electronic equipment with power cords. Is there really a way to hide them in a normal home, or are they just hidden away for the photo spread? Here's an example: Where are the cords for the lamps?
Asked by Blossomo - Sun Apr 27 06:04:40 2008 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Being Martha, it's entirely possible that she had a receptacle installed in the floor directly under the lamp. That's a possibility, and I'd guess very likely. You can do that if you like, but remember-real people don't have her budget to move the outlet and patch the floor when we rearrange the furniture. Floor outlets do work nicely though. Hope this helps.
Answered by woodtick314 - Sun Apr 27 06:59:48 2008
How many cords can/do you wear at graduation?
Q. I will be graduating high school next month and I'm unsure about the amount of cords you're supposed to wear. I have a few for different clubs and honors. Do you only pick one, or do you wear them all???
Asked by paintingneko - Fri Apr 6 21:22:54 2007 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. I had three cords, an honor society color, three tassells...and I wore them all proudly :-) Enjoy your achievements!!!
Answered by surfchika - Fri Apr 6 21:51:09 2007
Q. I will be graduating high school next month and I'm unsure about the amount of cords you're supposed to wear. I have a few for different clubs and honors. Do you only pick one, or do you wear them all???
Asked by paintingneko - Fri Apr 6 21:22:54 2007 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. I had three cords, an honor society color, three tassells...and I wore them all proudly :-) Enjoy your achievements!!!
Answered by surfchika - Fri Apr 6 21:51:09 2007
How long are the cords for each speaker for the Logitech X-540 speaker system?
Q. I am planning on buying it but I want to know how long the cords are for the 5 speakers. I want to make sure I can put them around my room. Thanks
Asked by Car Enthusiast - Sat Nov 21 10:41:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. good questions, It does not say. Try emailing them or calling them Hardware o Drivers: Satellites: (2) 2" drivers per satellite Subwoofer: 5.25" ported driver o Speaker dimensions (H x W x D): Satellites: 8.4" x 3.2" x 5" Center channel: 7.8" x 4.75" x 3.75" Subwoofer: 11.25" x 6.5" x 9.75 echnical Specifications o Total RMS power: 70 watts RMS Satellites: 45 watts RMS (2 x 7.4W front, 15.4W centre, 2 x 7.4W rear) Subwoofer: 25 watts RMS o Total peak power: 140 watts o Frequency response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Answered by Nate - Sat Nov 21 10:46:16 2009
Q. I am planning on buying it but I want to know how long the cords are for the 5 speakers. I want to make sure I can put them around my room. Thanks
Asked by Car Enthusiast - Sat Nov 21 10:41:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. good questions, It does not say. Try emailing them or calling them Hardware o Drivers: Satellites: (2) 2" drivers per satellite Subwoofer: 5.25" ported driver o Speaker dimensions (H x W x D): Satellites: 8.4" x 3.2" x 5" Center channel: 7.8" x 4.75" x 3.75" Subwoofer: 11.25" x 6.5" x 9.75 echnical Specifications o Total RMS power: 70 watts RMS Satellites: 45 watts RMS (2 x 7.4W front, 15.4W centre, 2 x 7.4W rear) Subwoofer: 25 watts RMS o Total peak power: 140 watts o Frequency response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Answered by Nate - Sat Nov 21 10:46:16 2009
How much do stereo speaker extention cords cost and how do you install them?
Q. Ive got a new stereo and i want to extend the speakers about three metres away and the cords going from the stereo to the speakers are not long enought. I was wondering how to install extention cords and how much they would cost? The stereo is a slim line TDK stereo about $170
Asked by Coliflowa C - Sun Jan 18 03:41:33 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Speaker cable can vary on price depending on the quality you're looking for, but for that stereo, i'd say you can get a spool of the low-middle end stuff - about 50 ft (roughly 16 meters) for less than $30 (or maybe 20 Euro?) Installing it should be as simple as detaching the cable from the back of the stereo and speakers by the clip or plunger and installing the new one. In the event that the speakers and stereo are wired together with no visible release, you could either open up the speaker and cut original wire and solder in the new one, doing the same with the stereo if you wanted - or just cut the original wire, strip the casing and twist it together with the new wire and tape the twisted connections separately (to avoid creating a… [cont.]
Answered by OkiLoco - Sun Jan 18 03:52:11 2009
Q. Ive got a new stereo and i want to extend the speakers about three metres away and the cords going from the stereo to the speakers are not long enought. I was wondering how to install extention cords and how much they would cost? The stereo is a slim line TDK stereo about $170
Asked by Coliflowa C - Sun Jan 18 03:41:33 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Speaker cable can vary on price depending on the quality you're looking for, but for that stereo, i'd say you can get a spool of the low-middle end stuff - about 50 ft (roughly 16 meters) for less than $30 (or maybe 20 Euro?) Installing it should be as simple as detaching the cable from the back of the stereo and speakers by the clip or plunger and installing the new one. In the event that the speakers and stereo are wired together with no visible release, you could either open up the speaker and cut original wire and solder in the new one, doing the same with the stereo if you wanted - or just cut the original wire, strip the casing and twist it together with the new wire and tape the twisted connections separately (to avoid creating a… [cont.]
Answered by OkiLoco - Sun Jan 18 03:52:11 2009
How do I protect my computer speakers' cords from being chewed through by the cat?
Q. I have a cat that for some reason won't seem to stop chewing through the computer cords. We already got a cord protecter to stop her from messing with the internet cord, but she can still mess with the speaker cords & there are visible bite marks. How do I stop her from chewing up the cord? We aren't going to get rid of the cat and kicking her ass won't help because I know she doesn't know any better. I'm thinking either wrap the cord with duct tape or cover it in hot sauce so she'll learn not to do it again. Any other ideas?
Asked by shadowcaster187 - Sun Jan 7 12:49:21 2007 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Hot sauce definately works unless you get a cat who actually likes it. One of mine does but luckily he never was a chewer. You can also try vinegar. One good thing that would work is to turn the ape on the cords so the sticky side faces out. Cats hate tape and this would definately keep the cat off. Good luck!
Answered by MasLoozinIt76 - Sun Jan 7 12:54:31 2007
Q. I have a cat that for some reason won't seem to stop chewing through the computer cords. We already got a cord protecter to stop her from messing with the internet cord, but she can still mess with the speaker cords & there are visible bite marks. How do I stop her from chewing up the cord? We aren't going to get rid of the cat and kicking her ass won't help because I know she doesn't know any better. I'm thinking either wrap the cord with duct tape or cover it in hot sauce so she'll learn not to do it again. Any other ideas?
Asked by shadowcaster187 - Sun Jan 7 12:49:21 2007 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Hot sauce definately works unless you get a cat who actually likes it. One of mine does but luckily he never was a chewer. You can also try vinegar. One good thing that would work is to turn the ape on the cords so the sticky side faces out. Cats hate tape and this would definately keep the cat off. Good luck!
Answered by MasLoozinIt76 - Sun Jan 7 12:54:31 2007
How do you keep pet rabbits from chewing on electrical cords?
Q. My friend lets his new bunny run around the house and it always wants to chew on electrical cords. How should he keep the bunny from becoming dinner?
Asked by Lost OC Boy - Sun Aug 24 09:19:13 2008 - - 6 Answers - Comments
A. I found the most effective way to discourage the rabbit from chewing on anything is to draw monster faces on the objects. The rabbit may not initially be scared to go near them, but if you add a Halloween soundtrack and the occasional blow dart (from the other side of the room of course) they do learn to stay away from certain objects. It's the exact same way I taught my 2 year old nephew not to drink Drano!
Answered by rysil - Tue Aug 26 01:49:56 2008
Q. My friend lets his new bunny run around the house and it always wants to chew on electrical cords. How should he keep the bunny from becoming dinner?
Asked by Lost OC Boy - Sun Aug 24 09:19:13 2008 - - 6 Answers - Comments
A. I found the most effective way to discourage the rabbit from chewing on anything is to draw monster faces on the objects. The rabbit may not initially be scared to go near them, but if you add a Halloween soundtrack and the occasional blow dart (from the other side of the room of course) they do learn to stay away from certain objects. It's the exact same way I taught my 2 year old nephew not to drink Drano!
Answered by rysil - Tue Aug 26 01:49:56 2008
How exactly did those cords get tangled up so badly?
Q. Do you ever wander this? I know for a fact I never touch my computer cords, they never get moved. Yet when I need to do something with them they're a huge mess. I used the wrong "wonder". Excuse me.
Asked by Waldo - Mon Feb 22 07:18:33 2010 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. I have often wondered this myself and there is only one logical answer in my brain. The cord fairies. They get your nice wires in the middle of the night, nice and straight when you have just assembled something and tie them up in the biggest knots ever. The cord fairies, they are B***ds
Answered by Karl - Mon Feb 22 07:21:26 2010
Q. Do you ever wander this? I know for a fact I never touch my computer cords, they never get moved. Yet when I need to do something with them they're a huge mess. I used the wrong "wonder". Excuse me.
Asked by Waldo - Mon Feb 22 07:18:33 2010 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. I have often wondered this myself and there is only one logical answer in my brain. The cord fairies. They get your nice wires in the middle of the night, nice and straight when you have just assembled something and tie them up in the biggest knots ever. The cord fairies, they are B***ds
Answered by Karl - Mon Feb 22 07:21:26 2010
What is a good way to organize and store wires and cords?
Q. So, upon cleaning my bedroom I noticed that my floor is coated in cords and wires. From iPod and cell phone chargers to the charger for my Nintendo DS, I have way too many cords. What is a good way to organize and store them? Should I use a twist tie to compact them and then store them in a box or something? Help!
Asked by a L i l l i a n. R o s e a - Sat Nov 29 13:21:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. I put my extra cords/wires in Ziploc storage bags. One per bag. I have a large plastic container that I store them in so they will be handy when I need them. I usually wind them up neatly and store in the ziploc bag.
Answered by Magg's - Sat Nov 29 13:34:36 2008
Q. So, upon cleaning my bedroom I noticed that my floor is coated in cords and wires. From iPod and cell phone chargers to the charger for my Nintendo DS, I have way too many cords. What is a good way to organize and store them? Should I use a twist tie to compact them and then store them in a box or something? Help!
Asked by a L i l l i a n. R o s e a - Sat Nov 29 13:21:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. I put my extra cords/wires in Ziploc storage bags. One per bag. I have a large plastic container that I store them in so they will be handy when I need them. I usually wind them up neatly and store in the ziploc bag.
Answered by Magg's - Sat Nov 29 13:34:36 2008
How to deter a puppy from chewing on power cords?
Q. We have a 3 1/2 mth old puppy who has started to chew on the power cords under my desk. In the past 2 nights she has chewed through the power cord for my VoIP phone, my mobile charger and the charger for my laptop. We bought a "stop chew" spray that does taste bitter (I tested) however when we sprayed it on a peg and gave it to her she the taste didn't seem to bother her. She has plenty of chew toys and other things to chew on. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can spray/wipe on the cables that might deter her from chewing on them? well we tried a thai hot chilli sauce (not quite as hot a wasabi but up there taste wise) however that didn't seem to work. We coated a clothes peg with it and she happily chewed it up plus… [cont.]
Asked by hocten - Tue Jun 26 03:09:47 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. rub some hot sauce on the cords.
Answered by P G - Tue Jun 26 03:13:43 2007
Q. We have a 3 1/2 mth old puppy who has started to chew on the power cords under my desk. In the past 2 nights she has chewed through the power cord for my VoIP phone, my mobile charger and the charger for my laptop. We bought a "stop chew" spray that does taste bitter (I tested) however when we sprayed it on a peg and gave it to her she the taste didn't seem to bother her. She has plenty of chew toys and other things to chew on. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can spray/wipe on the cables that might deter her from chewing on them? well we tried a thai hot chilli sauce (not quite as hot a wasabi but up there taste wise) however that didn't seem to work. We coated a clothes peg with it and she happily chewed it up plus… [cont.]
Asked by hocten - Tue Jun 26 03:09:47 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. rub some hot sauce on the cords.
Answered by P G - Tue Jun 26 03:13:43 2007
What can I wrap the burner cords with to keep from burning in a 300A smoker?
Q. I have two electric burners inside of a smoker I built. the temperature gets to 300A if both burners are on. How can I protect the cords with by wraping them so they don't catch on fire inside the smoker at 300A ?
Asked by rj - Mon Jun 25 15:51:07 2007 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. You just get that thick black tape and wrap it around it.(I would not try what I just told you if I were you!!!)
Answered by Shawnah Z - Mon Jun 25 16:03:34 2007
Q. I have two electric burners inside of a smoker I built. the temperature gets to 300A if both burners are on. How can I protect the cords with by wraping them so they don't catch on fire inside the smoker at 300A ?
Asked by rj - Mon Jun 25 15:51:07 2007 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. You just get that thick black tape and wrap it around it.(I would not try what I just told you if I were you!!!)
Answered by Shawnah Z - Mon Jun 25 16:03:34 2007
How can I organize cords and wires?
Q. I need to organize my camara cords, Mp3 player cords...and so on...They are in a big ball in a basket at the moment... and it takes me forever it figure out what cord goes for what thing! help!
Asked by Ally T - Sun Oct 22 18:41:53 2006 - - 7 Answers - Comments
A. Home Depots in the eastern united states ( and some Lowe's stores) have Cord Organizers...look where they sell extension cords,
Answered by JustPeachy !!! - Sun Oct 22 18:44:25 2006
Q. I need to organize my camara cords, Mp3 player cords...and so on...They are in a big ball in a basket at the moment... and it takes me forever it figure out what cord goes for what thing! help!
Asked by Ally T - Sun Oct 22 18:41:53 2006 - - 7 Answers - Comments
A. Home Depots in the eastern united states ( and some Lowe's stores) have Cord Organizers...look where they sell extension cords,
Answered by JustPeachy !!! - Sun Oct 22 18:44:25 2006
How do you keep your baby away from electrical cords?
Q. My daughter is drawn to electrical cords. And if we're not careful she'd love to just shove the thing in her mouth and chew. I have baby gates, and doors shut so that eliminates all cords except one. And it's a lamp so it's not like I can just unplug it because then we'd be in the dark. :) Other than constantly pulling her away from it, is there anything I can do to hide the cord or something? What do you do with cords?
Asked by 2 Timothy 2:23-24 - Fri Feb 27 10:55:46 2009 - - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Close off the area with an electric fence.
Answered by Firecube a MJ - Fri Feb 27 11:03:21 2009
Q. My daughter is drawn to electrical cords. And if we're not careful she'd love to just shove the thing in her mouth and chew. I have baby gates, and doors shut so that eliminates all cords except one. And it's a lamp so it's not like I can just unplug it because then we'd be in the dark. :) Other than constantly pulling her away from it, is there anything I can do to hide the cord or something? What do you do with cords?
Asked by 2 Timothy 2:23-24 - Fri Feb 27 10:55:46 2009 - - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Close off the area with an electric fence.
Answered by Firecube a MJ - Fri Feb 27 11:03:21 2009
How do I get my cat to stop chewing cords?
Q. I love my cats, but one of them is costing me a lot of money. She likes to chew through all my cords. Recently, she chewed through my modem cords, and for some reason it destroyed the modem. Those things cost $70! Can anybody help me? Thanks for the ideas. I've tried the water gun approach, but it has not worked for me. I may have to give that bitter apple thing a try.
Asked by Jonathan - Sun Apr 1 17:33:36 2007 - - 10 Answers - Comments
A. Don't buy sprays for your cords - your cat could still bite through them and possibly get hurt. Consider looking into wire bundlers - these are plastic wraps that bundle all of your cords into one tube so it keeps the wires away from kitty and looks more presentable. If possible, try keeping kitty away from the computer room by keeping a squirt bottle handy when she goes to chew.
Answered by dolce - Sun Apr 1 17:45:22 2007
Q. I love my cats, but one of them is costing me a lot of money. She likes to chew through all my cords. Recently, she chewed through my modem cords, and for some reason it destroyed the modem. Those things cost $70! Can anybody help me? Thanks for the ideas. I've tried the water gun approach, but it has not worked for me. I may have to give that bitter apple thing a try.
Asked by Jonathan - Sun Apr 1 17:33:36 2007 - - 10 Answers - Comments
A. Don't buy sprays for your cords - your cat could still bite through them and possibly get hurt. Consider looking into wire bundlers - these are plastic wraps that bundle all of your cords into one tube so it keeps the wires away from kitty and looks more presentable. If possible, try keeping kitty away from the computer room by keeping a squirt bottle handy when she goes to chew.
Answered by dolce - Sun Apr 1 17:45:22 2007
What and why are they selling extension cords on the side of the street in Puerto Rico?
Q. I have no idea if they are extension cords or some time of white cords in a bunch of cities in Puerto Rico. People would come up to your car at a stop light and they would try to sell you bananas, bottled water, or these white cords, and I found it very strange. Thanks
Asked by xanthan8 - Fri Mar 13 23:56:26 2009 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Those white cords are for the tv anthena some people in pr don'T have cable tv or satelite.
Answered by babeme212 - Tue Mar 17 10:11:16 2009
Q. I have no idea if they are extension cords or some time of white cords in a bunch of cities in Puerto Rico. People would come up to your car at a stop light and they would try to sell you bananas, bottled water, or these white cords, and I found it very strange. Thanks
Asked by xanthan8 - Fri Mar 13 23:56:26 2009 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Those white cords are for the tv anthena some people in pr don'T have cable tv or satelite.
Answered by babeme212 - Tue Mar 17 10:11:16 2009
My washer and dryer cord was severed. Does anyone have a way to fix it without buying new cords?
Q. The cords are in two pieces...totally seperated.
Asked by phillyme311 - Thu Oct 4 10:12:27 2007 - - 13 Answers - Comments
A. No offense meant at all; but the cost of new cords might be less than the cost in damage in a possible house fire. Certainly there are methods...Stripping back the wiring, re-connecting with wire nuts, elect. tape, etc. but WHY?? Steven Wolf
Answered by DIY Doc - Thu Oct 4 10:23:13 2007
Q. The cords are in two pieces...totally seperated.
Asked by phillyme311 - Thu Oct 4 10:12:27 2007 - - 13 Answers - Comments
A. No offense meant at all; but the cost of new cords might be less than the cost in damage in a possible house fire. Certainly there are methods...Stripping back the wiring, re-connecting with wire nuts, elect. tape, etc. but WHY?? Steven Wolf
Answered by DIY Doc - Thu Oct 4 10:23:13 2007
How to make your own extension cords?
Q. We need extension cords here and there around our home, but they always come in specific lengths that are almost always way longer than what we need. How easy is it to make extension cords yourself. Can I buy the parts and custom make the exact lengths I need? How easy is it?
Asked by j h - Sun Oct 21 11:43:13 2007 - - 7 Answers - Comments
A. You can buy the parts and make up your own extension cords. But be aware that extension cords are a leading cause of home fires. The electric code thus states that "extension cords are not to be used in place of permanent building wiring." What that means is, they are fine to run a drill or a trouble light, but not to be used permanently or for long periods of time to power things that should actually be plugged into a receptacle in the wall. If you need a receptacle somewhere, have one installed. That is much cheaper than a fire.
Answered by John himself - Sun Oct 21 17:18:33 2007
Q. We need extension cords here and there around our home, but they always come in specific lengths that are almost always way longer than what we need. How easy is it to make extension cords yourself. Can I buy the parts and custom make the exact lengths I need? How easy is it?
Asked by j h - Sun Oct 21 11:43:13 2007 - - 7 Answers - Comments
A. You can buy the parts and make up your own extension cords. But be aware that extension cords are a leading cause of home fires. The electric code thus states that "extension cords are not to be used in place of permanent building wiring." What that means is, they are fine to run a drill or a trouble light, but not to be used permanently or for long periods of time to power things that should actually be plugged into a receptacle in the wall. If you need a receptacle somewhere, have one installed. That is much cheaper than a fire.
Answered by John himself - Sun Oct 21 17:18:33 2007
How did babies get their umbilical cords cut off in ancient times?
Q. How did babies get their umbilical cords cut off in ancient times? Like in 1000BC did they just get a sharp stone? And aren't they hard to cut? Im curious.
Asked by Zhao - Sun May 23 21:43:57 2010 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Odds are yes they used something sharp like a rock... same thing goes for how did they cut hair back then?
Answered by Danielle a C & A's Mommy - Sun May 23 21:50:20 2010
Q. How did babies get their umbilical cords cut off in ancient times? Like in 1000BC did they just get a sharp stone? And aren't they hard to cut? Im curious.
Asked by Zhao - Sun May 23 21:43:57 2010 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Odds are yes they used something sharp like a rock... same thing goes for how did they cut hair back then?
Answered by Danielle a C & A's Mommy - Sun May 23 21:50:20 2010
Is it wrong to put extension cords together to get a longer cord?
Q. I just needed to connect my heater (2400 W) in the other corner of the room and didn't have a long enough cord. So I took three extension cords and kept plugging one into the other until I was able to span the room and connect my heater. I darkly remember someone saying this to be a bad idea - but is it?
Asked by Coris Airport - Fri Jul 20 05:34:48 2007 - - 14 Answers - Comments
A. Yes yes yes it is wrong & dangerous!!! 120 volt X 20 amps =2400 watts This is something that should be on its own circuit. Try and feel the cords for the wire inside heating up.A # 12 wire is good for 20 amps.You can buy a # 12 25 foot extension cord for around $30.00.However a heater should never be pluged into a cord.The el-cheap-0 cords for lamps or the 100 foot #16 wire will burn your house down.Just call you local fire department to inquire on a major cause of house fires.There should be a law against space heaters...
Answered by greg w - Fri Jul 20 18:32:34 2007
Q. I just needed to connect my heater (2400 W) in the other corner of the room and didn't have a long enough cord. So I took three extension cords and kept plugging one into the other until I was able to span the room and connect my heater. I darkly remember someone saying this to be a bad idea - but is it?
Asked by Coris Airport - Fri Jul 20 05:34:48 2007 - - 14 Answers - Comments
A. Yes yes yes it is wrong & dangerous!!! 120 volt X 20 amps =2400 watts This is something that should be on its own circuit. Try and feel the cords for the wire inside heating up.A # 12 wire is good for 20 amps.You can buy a # 12 25 foot extension cord for around $30.00.However a heater should never be pluged into a cord.The el-cheap-0 cords for lamps or the 100 foot #16 wire will burn your house down.Just call you local fire department to inquire on a major cause of house fires.There should be a law against space heaters...
Answered by greg w - Fri Jul 20 18:32:34 2007
How to keep computer cords neat and organized behind the computer?
Q. What is the best way to organize and manage all those cords from the computer? I have looked and most of cord managing/detangling things available commercially just don't appeal to me. I either just don't like the way they look OR they seem inadequate for the task OR the professional ones seem way too complex to use. I just want a simple easy way to keep all the cords untangled, separated and neat, and I would also want to label them, in case I need to move/unplug something. I am also including here the phone, modem and a desk lamp cord. I don't want anything that would damage the desk or the wall. Any creative suggestions?
Asked by kiraalt - Sat Jan 6 12:01:26 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. get a plastic channel for wires at an electronics supply store. These are the type that are used in industrical eletrical cabinets. Or you could use plastic zip ties to bundle cords together. There are some that have round plastic holes in them so they can screwed into something, then have the wires zipped together. Use wire snips or side cutters to remove the excess zip tie. Also, you'll probably need more extensions if you really want to keep things tidy and neat. There are sticky pads used for sticking to a surface, so you can run the zip tie through. Check it out at Home Depot, or any eletronic supply store. You could also get a little labeler from Staples to label you cords. Rubber bands work temporarily, but breakdown. Tape… [cont.]
Answered by Sam M - Sat Jan 6 12:07:58 2007
Q. What is the best way to organize and manage all those cords from the computer? I have looked and most of cord managing/detangling things available commercially just don't appeal to me. I either just don't like the way they look OR they seem inadequate for the task OR the professional ones seem way too complex to use. I just want a simple easy way to keep all the cords untangled, separated and neat, and I would also want to label them, in case I need to move/unplug something. I am also including here the phone, modem and a desk lamp cord. I don't want anything that would damage the desk or the wall. Any creative suggestions?
Asked by kiraalt - Sat Jan 6 12:01:26 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. get a plastic channel for wires at an electronics supply store. These are the type that are used in industrical eletrical cabinets. Or you could use plastic zip ties to bundle cords together. There are some that have round plastic holes in them so they can screwed into something, then have the wires zipped together. Use wire snips or side cutters to remove the excess zip tie. Also, you'll probably need more extensions if you really want to keep things tidy and neat. There are sticky pads used for sticking to a surface, so you can run the zip tie through. Check it out at Home Depot, or any eletronic supply store. You could also get a little labeler from Staples to label you cords. Rubber bands work temporarily, but breakdown. Tape… [cont.]
Answered by Sam M - Sat Jan 6 12:07:58 2007
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