Although toasters are smaller kitchen appliances, they use a lot of energy and can also pose a fire threat if connected to an ...

The idea of shopping for a surge protector, power strip, or extension cords is hardly a fun one, but if you have to do it, you may as well go in knowing what to look out for. However, there’s a good ...

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Surge protectors protect your devices from power spikes, such as lightning, electrical overloads, and power outages. However, there is a fire hazard associated with them if used incorrectly. According ...

VINTON, LA (KPLC) - The Vinton Volunteer Fire Department shared the dangers of using extension cords with surge protectors via a post to their Facebook page. VFD responded to a call concerning a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Extension cords have a plethora of uses — as long as those uses revolve around increasing the length of an electronic device's power cord.

Given the number of devices we use that must be plugged in from time to time to charge (like phones and tablets) or simply need to stay powered on whenever they're in use (like TVs and gaming consoles ...

Problem is, the only wall outlet available is about 8' high, and the APC's power cord won't reach it. I have a long extension cord (>20') rated at 1650W/13A with three outlets on it, no surge ...

A Christmas Day fire that damaged a west Vancouver house was caused by an electrical issue involving extension cords and a surge protector, according to the Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire ...