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) ...

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% ...

“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.

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

"Kettles can draw up to 3000 watts, which is far too much for an extension lead to safely handle. If your cord isn't rated for high wattage, it can quickly overheat, and as most kettles are placed ...

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 ...