Power Strips 

Explore our collection of premier power strips and unlock the convenience of modern living!  

Power strips are a staple in contemporary homes. Renowned for their convenience, these electrical accessories let you connect multiple electronics from a single unit.  

Investing in a premium-quality, high-performance power strip minimizes the hassles of connecting every appliance to the wall outlets. It consequently reduces the need for installing multiple wall sockets and the costly implications thereof.  

Besides, power strips can reduce clutter in your living space by providing centralized power to your electrical appliances.  

But with dozens of options available, choosing the right product can be exceedingly challenging. You must proceed cautiously to select a device that suits your home’s electrical requirements.  

Our power strips collection features products for every user. Whether you need a shorter 3-foot cable to charge your laptop in the bedroom or a longer 12-foot wire to plug a water dispenser from across the room, we have something carefully curated for you.  

Unveiling Our Collection of Professionally Curated Power Strips 

Americord is a leading manufacturer of durable and weather-resilient electrical attachments. We’ve been supplying homeowners with top-tier, custom-made power strips since 1989, offering an unparalleled customer satisfaction guarantee.  

Our vast catalogue features professionally selected power strips for every home or office. Choose from different cord lengths (3 - 12 feet), depending on your requirements.  

All power strips include 14-gauge 3-conductor wires, making them safe and effective for standard home electrical connections. The strips can also withstand heat up to 1050 Celsius, supporting both indoor and outdoor applications.  

For enhanced safety, we integrate our powerstrips with surge suppressors. All devices come with dedicated switches to minimize electrical wastage caused by standby power consumption.  

Extend Electricity Reach With Our Power Strips 

Extension cords are often the first things that come to mind when discussing electrical cable length. However, footage is equally critical when shopping for power strips.  

A shorter power strip helps you connect appliances in close quarters without causing undue tangling. Meanwhile, longer strips are ideal where you need to power electronics from across the room.  

Our massive collection of power strips features cables in different lengths, from 3 feet to 12 feet.  

Choose 3-foot or 6-foot strips for close-range connections! Or, consider 10- and 12-foot options if you wish to charge your laptop while catching up on your assignments from the balcony.  

Some users may contend that longer power strips increase entanglement risks. While that’s true, you can always use a power strip adhesive to minimize tripping hazards. Apply the glue to attach multiple loose cables together, and then run the cords along low-traffic channels.  

However, note that a power strip’s cable length impacts its current-handling abilities. Every additional foot of wire increases the wire’s resistance while reducing its conductance. Keep that in mind while selecting the ideal power strip.  

If you’re in doubt, measure the distance between the nearest available wall outlet and an appliance’s location. Then, select a power strip about 1 - 3 feet longer. 

Enjoy Ground Safety With 14/3 Power Strips 

All our power strips are conspicuously rated 14/3, a nod to their superior current-handling capabilities. The 14 in our 14/3 strips denotes the gauge rating.  

Gauge, or the American Wire Gauge (AWG), measures the diameter of electrical conductors. Numerical values increase inversely to a wire’s actual thickness.  

For instance, our 14-gauge power strips are relatively thicker than 16-gauge or 18-gauge cables. Extra thickness translates to superior current-handling properties.  

If the concept of gauge ratings sounds too confusing, here’s a list of common household appliances that you can safely plug into our 14-gauge power strips; 

• Lighting systems, including ceiling fans and light fixtures 
• Home entertainment systems, such as televisions, woofers, and DVDs 
• Computing equipment, including laptops, desktops, and printers 
• Lighter-duty kitchen appliances, such as blenders and mixers 
• Light power tools like sanders and jigsaws 
• Low-wattage HVAC systems 

Meanwhile, the “3” designation in our 14/3 power strips denotes 3-conductor cables with a ground pin. Each wire includes four distinct conductors. 

• 1 Black Wire – Hot conductor 
• 1 Red Wire – Another hot, also known as the traveler conductor 
• 1 White Wire – Neutral conductor 
• 1 Bare Copper Wire – Ground wire 

 The additional grounding wire minimizes electrical shocks while using our power strip cords by channeling stray current to the ground.  

The grounding pin is notably longer than the other pins, ensuring that your circuit is grounded even before plugging the power strip in. This innovative feature can be a lifesaver during electrical surges, lightning strikes, or equipment malfunctions.  

Browse our 14/3 power strips and enjoy the flexibility of three-way switches. Unlike the 14/2 cables, these strips let you split an outlet’s top and bottom functions into different circuits.  

You can also control ceiling fans independently using separate switches. Moreover, the provision for an extra conductor allows for future upgrades.  

Sample Strips Designed For Mainstream North American Market 

Americord acknowledges that power strips don’t come cheap. To minimize needless replacements, our collection features 125V power strips for enhanced compatibility with standard North American households (typically 120V).  

The 5-voltage safety margin helps handle unforeseen current fluctuations, boosting each cable’s efficiency. It minimizes surge-related incidents like overheating and fires.  

Choose a power strip from our diverse product catalog and optimize your home’s electrical needs. Each cable is compatible with most standard household electronics, including televisions, monitors, laptops, and smaller kitchen appliances. No need to upgrade your strips whenever you add more devices to your home.  

Want to keep track of your assignments or maintain touch with a high-value client while vacationing across the Americas? Our power strips will keep your computer devices connected to ensure you don’t lose out on lucrative business opportunities.  

NOTE: All power strips in this collection are compatible with 20-amp devices. While some 125V power strips are rated for 15-amp appliances or less, our 20-amp power strips operate at 125V.  

To avoid compatibility issues, strictly use our power strips with appliances rated 2,500 Watts max.  

SJT Rating for Enhanced Versatility 

Our power strips are rated SJT, denoting their superior durability and versatility.  

SJT stands for Service Junior Thermoplastic. The designation represents cables rated for 300V (Junior) rather than 600V (Heavy-Duty). And while that may sound like a deal-breaker, our SJT power strips handle electric current far better than lighter-duty cords like SPT and SVT.  

Whether you want to power lighting fixtures or medium-duty power tools like jigsaws, you can trust these strips to deliver.  

Our SJT power strips can also withstand moderate mechanical stress. They’re best suited for larger households or busy offices with significant power needs and foot traffic.  

While you can proactively minimize tripping using sticky strips, our cables are robust enough to weather repeated mechanical stress indoors. Each strip features a PVC jacket that absorbs physical shocks and abrasions for extended durability.  

The PVC material recoils remarkably well, restoring a cord to its original shape upon pressure release. This flexibility allows for easy cable handling and routing.  

PVC provides exceptional resistance against oil and chemical exposure, too. Although our power strips are best for indoor applications, you don’t need to worry if the cables become exposed to oils in your garage or workshop.  

NEMA 5-15P Rating For Added Plugging Capabilities 

Did you suddenly move into a new home and are unable to plug appliances into your NEMA 5-20R? Rather than changing your house’s entire wall-out system (which can be quite costly), upgrading to our NEMA 5-15P power strips can provide a soft landing.  

Each strip contains a standard three-pronged connector commonly used in North American households. Here’s a breakdown of the designations; 

• NEMA – The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, the agency charged with publishing electrical standards in the Americas 
• 5 – 125V, denoting grounding type configuration 
• 15 – 15Amps, representing the maximum current rating 
• P – Plug, or a male connector that connects into a female R(receptacle) 

If you’re feeling all lost in the abbreviations, just remember that our NEMA 5-15P power strips are compatible with corresponding NEMA 5-15R receptacles and NEMA 5-20R outlets. The latter are common in newer US homes, making the NEMA 5-15P a worthy investment.  

Safeguard Your Appliances With an Integrated Surge Protector 

While the grounding pin in our power strips may cushion your circuits from current surges, the cables provide even greater protection with surge suppressors.  

Power strips with surge protection can be your dependable ally in periods of erratic current fluctuations, such as during load shedding, power restoration, or lightning strikes. Choosing surge protector power strips also minimizes home electrical fires, which account for hundreds of fatalities and billions in property damage annually.  

Upgrade to our surge-protected power strips and extend the lifespan of your valuable devices. Each cable is robust enough to absorb and channel current spikes, reducing costly trips to the electronics’ repair shop.  

As noted, a protective PVC jacket encases all our power strips. In addition to absorbing mechanical shocks, PVC is remarkably flame-retardant and can withstand temperatures up to 1050 Celsius. Those properties prevent our power strips from melting during accidental fires, making them all the more suitable for residential settings.  

For enhanced safety, consider plugging our power strips into equally surge-protected receptacles. An outlet strip surge protector provides an extra layer of protection from unpredictable current fluctuations.   

Remember to follow proper safety protocols to minimize electrical hazards in your home, including; 

• Using a power strip strictly with rated appliances 
• Turning off the electricity at the mains during a power outage 
• Not using an indoor power strip outdoors 
• Repairing power strip damage swiftly  

Ultra-thin Cables for the Ultimate Space Optimization 

Looking for a power strip to use in confined spaces?  

Besides securing our cables with adhesive strips for better organization, the devices come with flat cord plug designs for enhanced space optimization.  

Flat cord plug strips feature ultra-thin, low-profile plugs that enable them to fit tightly into sockets. The plugs can be up to 85% slimmer, making them more cost-effective than traditional cables.  

Thanks to their low-profile designs, our power strips are safe for use behind furniture and appliances. Just avoid routing the cable through tighter spots to prevent fraying or overheating.  

Besides, the flat plug design reduces cable straining that could make a power strip inadvertently detach and pose tripping hazards. As the cord snugly hugs the outlet, you’ll need considerable effort to unplug it.  

Perhaps you’re wondering - can I use a power strip with a long cord?  

While higher-footage cables are a major tripping hazard, our flat plug power strips minimize those risks by holding the cord firmly in the receptacle. You can also use adhesive pads or screw holes to secure the cable further on the wall or desk.  

Transform Your Living Space With Our NEMA Power Cords! 

Americord acknowledges that finding the right power cord can be exceedingly challenging for many homeowners. Therefore, we prepared this curated collection of power strips to streamline your shopping experience.  

All strips are rated 14-gauge, making them compatible with standard household appliances in most North American homes. The devices also feature built-in grounding wires and surge protectors for enhanced protection during unforeseen current spikes.  

Looking for the best power strip to use in hot settings like the kitchen? Your search ends here!  

With PVC jackets rated up to 1050 Celsius, our power strips can withstand significant ambient heat without melting. The PVC material also recoils well after pressure release to ensure the cables maintain their flexibility in high-traffic areas.  

All our power strips come with UL/CSA certifications too. We guarantee a seamless shopping experience through our website, followed by swift and hassle-free shipping.  

And on the off chance that you change your mind after receiving your delivery, you can always return it within 30 days for credit or exchange. Just ensure the item is new and unused.