10:38, Thu, Dec 19, 2024 Updated: 10:39, Thu, Dec 19, 2024 Households up and down the UK have been busting out the extension cables this week as Christmas lights, decorations and the usual cookers, ...

An electrical expert has warned about three common household appliances that should never be plugged into extension leads due to severe fire risks. Charanjit Mannu, director at Elec Training, ...

During summer, power strips can be tempting to use outside for outdoor devices - but this comes with risks EXTENSION leads are helpful pieces of kit – but there are certain devices you must avoid ...

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Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.

10:47, Mon, Jun 9, 2025 Updated: 11:13, Mon, Jun 9, 2025 Homeowners with extension leads in their kitchens are being encouraged to rethink their usage and 'act quickly' to avoid potential disaster.