Although electronic devices, which are an indispensable part of our daily lives, make our lives easier, these products constantly consume electricity and therefore need to be charged or left plugged in regularly. For this reason, care must be taken when using electrical tools.
Although multiple extension cords are generally preferred as they offer a practical solution when using electrical appliances, their use on certain items can cause serious consequences. Electricians issued a warning to those who use extension cords such as triple sockets when using technological products. Here are the potential risks of extension cords and items that should not be used with extension cords:
Frequent use of extension cords can pose multiple risks. Although extension cables may seem simple to use at first, many factors, from the quality of the extension cable used to the device connected to the extension cable, can pose risks.
Poor quality extension cables can cause voltage drops and damage the life of the devices. At the same time, due to reasons such as overheating or overload, extension cables can damage the electrical installation of houses and cause fire. For this reason, some items should not be used with extension cables. Here are the items that should not be used with an extension cord:
Large household items: It is not recommended to use large household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines or dishwashers with extension cords. These items, which consume high electricity, may cause overheating or overload, leading to a fire. They must be operated directly from the outlet.
Computers and technological devices: Computers, televisions and similar technological items are very sensitive to voltage fluctuations. Since these fluctuations that can be seen in extension cables may cause the devices to malfunction, it is recommended to plug these items directly into the socket.
