Using an extension cord in the kitchen can often be a bad idea, especially if you don't follow the proper safety guidelines.

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Check each circuit by flipping the switch to the “off” position, then to the “gen” position. The lights or appliances on the circuit should go dead, then come back on. Do this one at a time and return ...

Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

It’s hard to blame anyone for using extension cords or power strips considering how many electronics a modern home needs. Users can be seen juggling chargers, laptops, fans, and a rotating cast of ...

Extension leads are found in every home to boost the reach of electrical gadgets. Yet according to Gordon Wallis at Your NRG, high-powered devices should never be connected to an extension lead, ...

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This four-prong, 25-ft. generator extension cord is suited for a variety of applications, including transfer switches and generators. Three-pole, four-wire grounding cable with 7,500W maximum power ...

Power strips have lots of outlets, but that doesn't mean you should overload them. Plugging in heavy-load appliances like ...

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