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Household safety: High-power appliances pose fire risk on extension cords
Energy expert Gordon Wallis from Your NRG warns that improper use of extension cords poses significant fire and electric shock risks in households. He emphasizes that extension cords are designed for temporary use with low-power devices rather than as permanent solutions for high-consumption appliances.
Wallis identifies several high-risk appliances that should be plugged directly into wall outlets: air fryers (up to 2000 W), microwave ovens, electric ovens, stoves, toasters (1200–1400 W), and refrigerators (300–800 W). Additionally, he warns against 'daisy-chaining,' which is the practice of plugging one extension cord into another, as this can lead to overheating, sparking, and electrical failure.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Daisy-chaining extension cords increases the risk of overload and failure. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Refrigerators consume between 300 and 800 W. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Air fryers can consume up to 2000 W. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Microwave ovens can cause sudden power surges that extension cords may not handle. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Electric ovens and stoves require a dedicated electrical circuit. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Extension cords are designed for temporary use with low energy consumption. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Toasters consume between 1200 and 1400 W. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Extension cords are designed for temporary use with low energy consumption, not as permanent solutions for high-power consumers. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Refrigerators consume between 300 and 800 W and are not intended for the continuous load of extension cords. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Air fryers can consume up to 2000 W and should be plugged directly into wall outlets. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Daisy-chaining extension cords by plugging one into another significantly increases the risk of overloading, sparking, and fire. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Electric ovens and stoves pose a serious risk of fire and electric shock if connected to extension cords. rama-prozor.info · www.dalmacijadanas.hr