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TRANSFORMER-POWER CORD

A power cord, line cord, or mains cable is an electrical cable that temporarily connects an appliance to the mains electricity supply via a wall socket or extension cord. The terms are generally used for cables using a power plug to connect to a single-phase alternating current power source at the local line voltage (generally 100 to 240 volts, depending on the location). The terms power cable, mains lead, flex or kettle lead are also used.

A cord set includes connectors molded to the cord at each end (see Appliance coupler). Cord sets are detachable from both the power supply and the electrical equipment, and consist of a flexible cord with electrical connectors at either end, one male, and one female. One end of the cord set is attached to a molded electrical plug; the other is typically a molded electrical receptacle to prevent the possibility of having an exposed live prong or pin which would cause electric shock. The female connector attaches to the piece of equipment or appliance while the male plug connects to the electrical receptacle or outlet.

Power cables may be either fixed or detachable from the appliance. In the case of detachable leads, the appliance end of the power cord has a female connector to link it to the appliance, to avoid the dangers from having a live protruding pin. Cords may also have twist-locking features, or other attachments to prevent accidental disconnection at one or both ends. A cord set may include accessories such as fuses for overcurrent protection, a pilot lamp to indicate voltage is present, or a leakage current detector.

In restaurant equipment, a transformer is an electrical component that is used to convert the voltage of the power source to a different level. This is necessary because different types of equipment require different levels of voltage to operate. For example, some equipment may require a higher voltage to run, while other equipment may require a lower voltage. The transformer steps up or steps down the voltage to match the requirements of the equipment. This allows the equipment to function properly and prevents damage to the equipment or electrical system. Transformers are commonly used in commercial kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, mixers, dish washers, ice machines and other units that require a specific voltage to operate.