Firefighters Warn: Never Plug This Item Into an Extension Cord, It Could Cause a Fire
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Firefighters warn: Never plug this device into an extension cord, it could cause a fire - Refrigerators, heaters, microwaves and several other household appliances can overload a power strip and cause dangerous overheating
With the arrival of colder days, electric heaters are being activated again, and firefighters are warning about a common mistake that can have catastrophic consequences: connecting heaters to an extension cord. In their preventive instructions, the fire department explicitly states that heaters, air conditioners and other large household consumers must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. The reason is the extremely high electrical load. Heat…
If the insulation of an extension cord is cracked or damaged, do not attempt to repair it with adhesive or electrical tape.
If the insulation of an extension cord is cracked or damaged, do not attempt to repair it with adhesive or electrical tape.
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