Power Cords, Whips, & Wire
Need durable and safe electrical cords and wiring for your residential or commercial projects? We offer a comprehensive selection of power cords, whips, and wiring solutions designed to meet a variety of residential and commercial electrical needs. Whether you're completing a home improvement project or outfitting a large-scale installation, our high-quality products provide the reliability and safety you demand.
Residential Power Cords
Our residential power cords deliver dependable performance for everyday household appliances and electrical devices. Built to meet strict safety standards, these appliance cords come in various jacket ratings, wire gauges, and lengths to ensure a secure and efficient power connection throughout your home.
Range and Dryer Cords
Find durable and reliable dryer and range cords engineered specifically for your kitchen and laundry appliances. Designed to handle higher electrical loads, these cords ensure your appliances operate safely and efficiently. We offer a variety of plug types, wire gauges, and lengths to fit your needs.
Air Conditioner Whips
Air conditioner whips are flexible, durable conduit assemblies designed to provide safe, code-compliant electrical connections for outdoor HVAC units. Typically constructed with non-metallic PVC conduit and insulated conductors, these whips come in various sizes and configurations to suit different installation needs.
Extension Cords
Our extension cords provide the flexibility and reach needed for indoor and outdoor use. Perfect for construction, workshops, holiday use, or general household applications, these cords are available in different gauges and lengths to suit any project requirement. We also carry heavy-duty extension cords designed for power tools and other high-power devices. To learn more about how to choose the right extension cord for your devices, read our blog post: Finding the Right Extension Cord.
Direct Burial Landscape Wire
For outdoor and landscape lighting projects, we offer weather-resistant direct burial landscape wire. These wires are specially designed to withstand underground conditions, providing long-lasting durability and safe power delivery for all your exterior electrical needs.
Lamp Wire
Our lamp wire selection is ideal for lighting installations and electrical projects requiring flexible, reliable wiring. Some of our most popular products are our black 18-gauge lamp wire spools. This wire can be used for a variety of household devices, including lamps, radios, fans, and clocks.
Cord Protectors
Enhance the safety and durability of your wiring setups with our range of cord protectors. These accessories shield power cords and power strips from wear, tear, and environmental damage, helping to extend the life of your electrical cords and reduce potential hazards.
Visit 1000Bulbs.com today to explore our wide variety of high-quality power cords, whips, and wire that meet industry standards and project demands. Not sure which cords are right for your project? Our lighting experts are just a phone call away at 1-800-624-4488.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are power cords? Also known as a mains cable or AC cord, a power cord is a flexible electrical cable that plugs into a power source (such as a wall outlet) and transmits power to electrical devices.
What is the difference between indoor and outdoor extension cords? Indoor extension cords have a thin insulation (or jacket) that is ideal for indoor use with lamps, floor fans, and other devices. Outdoor extension cords have a stronger outer jacket designed to withstand rougher and wetter conditions.
Can indoor-rated extension cords be used outdoors? No, indoor extension cords should not be used outdoors.
What devices should you not plug into a standard extension cord? High-wattage devices such as microwaves, space heaters, air conditioners, and refrigerators should not be plugged into standard extension cords. Using these appliances with standard extension cords can lead to overheating, fire hazards, and potentially damage the appliances themselves.
What are heavy-duty extension cords? Heavy-duty extension cords are designed for high-power devices such as power tools, appliances, and heaters. They have lower-gauge wiring capable of handling higher amperage, plus thicker insulation designed for rougher handling and outdoor use.
Where should outdoor extension cords not be used? Outdoor-rated extension cords should not be used in wet locations, damp locations, buried underground, or attached to structures. They should not be run through walls, floors, or ceilings, or run under windows, carpets, or doorways.
Are dryer power cords universal? No, they are not. The type of cord depends on the amperage, wire gauge, conductors, and whether the wall outlet is a 3-prong or 4-prong system. You must buy a cord with the correct number of prongs, amperage, and wire gauge.
Do I need a 3 or 4-prong cord for a range? Like with dryers, it will depend on the type of wall outlet. New homes (built after 1996) will use 4-prong cords, while older homes will use 3-prong cords.
What wire is used for lamps? The most common wire used for lamps is 18-gauge SPT cord. It is designed for light-duty applications such as pendant lights and table lamps.
How deep should landscape wire be buried? Burial depth will depend on the voltage of the landscape wire. According to the National Electric Code (NEC), low-voltage wire should be at least 6 inches deep. Other direct burial wires have a minimum recommended depth of 24 inches.