Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

The holidays are on the way, and with them come the inevitable battle for wall outlets and power strips, waged by indoor/outdoor lights and other electrical-powered decorations. Each outlet becomes a ...

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " ...

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Dear readers: Madeline Bost commented on a recent column from a leading vacuum manufacturer warning about using extension cords on vacuum cleaners. Her question: "Why are the vacuum-cleaner cords and ...

If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension ...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to householders to be very careful when using extension cords and electrical ...

There is a reason male-to-male extension cords have been nicknamed "widowmakers" and "suicide cords." "If you put a male into ...

The wall-wart power supply is a common problem. These are more common than ever because manufacturers don’t have to obtain registrations for the power supply in a device, and they can buy the supplies ...

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. If not used properly, extension cords can lead to electrical shock ...

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