Cords, Power Strips & Batteries

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Extension cords, power strips and batteries for shops, offices, jobsites and facilities. Cords come in indoor and outdoor jackets, light to heavy-duty gauges and lengths for benches and jobsites, with single or multiple outlets. You will also find power strips, surge protectors, replacement plugs and connectors, adapters, and household and specialty batteries: alkaline AA, AAA, C, D and 9V, plus lithium and coin cells.

What to check before you order

  • Cord gauge and length. A lower AWG number carries more current. Longer runs and higher loads need a heavier cord. Check the amp rating on the cord against the tool's nameplate.
  • Jacket rating. A W in the jacket code, such as SJTW, means the cord is rated for outdoor use. Hard-service cord holds up better on jobsites.
  • Power strip or surge protector. A surge protector lists a joule rating. Neither is a substitute for permanent wiring, and OSHA does not allow extension cords to be used that way.
  • Battery chemistry and size. Match the size and voltage the device calls for. Lithium cells suit cold storage and high-drain devices.

Inspect cords before use and remove damaged ones from service, following your site's safety program. Rechargeable tool packs are under power tool batteries and chargers. Work lights are in flashlights and work lights, and the rest of the category is under electrical.

Common questions

What do the letters on an extension cord jacket mean?

S means service cord, J means 300 V junior service, T means thermoplastic, O means oil resistant and W means outdoor rated. An SJTW cord is a 300 V thermoplastic outdoor cord.

Can I plug a power strip into an extension cord?

Generally no. Daisy chaining power strips and extension cords is not allowed under most fire codes and workplace rules because it can overload the circuit. Plug strips directly into a wall receptacle.

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