Kitchen appliances don't function like your mobile and laptop chargers. Read on to know why this practice can wreak havoc in ...

With effect from August 2018 only Extension Cords with 13 Ampere sockets and an inbuilt fuse could be sold (sale of all other types of Extension cords will be banned) ...

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 ...

“These devices may seem small, but they’re power-hungry. A hair dryer can use over 1800 watts, which is a lot for a multi-socket extension lead to handle safely.

Investigators found that the air conditioner was plugged into an ungrounded, multi-socket plug that was plugged into an extension cord, the fire department said.

Instead of fumbling with extension cords, it’s got them built in, which is genius. Except for the fact that…oh, never mind. Clever as Movahedi’s concept is, I’d wager it has about a 0.000% ...

A s UK households gear up for Christmas, with lights, decorations and appliances all running simultaneously, an electrician has issued a stark warning about the dangers of using extension plugs ...