Ralph Bright, Vice President of Marketing at Interpower Group of Companies, has a really great answer for one of the commonly asked questions he received: “Why can’t I use a NEMA 5-15 power cord in other countries?”. He discusses this with Bob Wersen, the President of Interpower Group of companies. Bob goes on to explain that the NEMA 5-15 power Cord was created by NEMA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, for North American use only. This means that it wasn’t created with other countries in mind. Watch the video to hear the entire explanation and which volts are approved in the USA compared to other countries.
He explains that there are other countries who are using this plug, but these are companies that don’t have electrical standards established yet. There are different kinds of NEMA power cords and he goes on to explain this in a detailed manner. If you are looking to use a NEMA 5-15 power cord for your company in and outside of the USA, make sure you are staying within company regulations. This power cord could be used greatly within your business, so it can be an important aspect to be knowledgeable about.
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