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LESSON NO B-4
Credit Points 3
MAKE A TROUBLE LIGHT
A handy piece of equipment in the home and on the farht and a side outlet on it When you want to work on the car or tractor in the yard at night, the trouble light is better than a flashlight You can use it both for light and as an extension cord It is safer than e or barn
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What Size Cord?
Choose the right kind of cord What length will be best for your various uses? A cord too long may be bothersome to use and store What will be the heaviest load you are likely to put on the cord, in amperes? Check appliances you may want to connect to it No 16 wire can carry 10 amperes safely for a distance of 50 feet, while No 18 can carry only up to 7 amperes for a distance of 40 feet You'll want a ”hard service”
cord, called S, ST, or SO-type cord by electricians Junior hard service cords, known as SJ, SJT, or SJO, are fine for lighter duty
Cord, Plug and Guard
A rubber-handled socket should be used for safety and to withstand hard knocks It should have a switch on it, preferably a push switch in a recess in the handle
The connector or attach should be of rubber or solid plastic and have a rip will hold the cord firmly and prevent strain on the terminal connections
[Illustration: Finished Trouble Light]
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