The Appliances To Never Plug Into An Extension Lead Due To Fire Risk

Plugging in high-wattage appliances can lead to them overheating.

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

I’ll be the first to admit I assumed you could plug most things into an extension lead – but it turns out, I was wrong. Plugging in certain appliances could be a major fire hazard, according to safety experts.

In the UK, around 7,000 house fires are caused by faulty electrics, appliances, wiring and overloaded sockets every year.

Some common household appliances can take too much power for a standard extension lead to handle safely.

According to The LED Specialist, the riskiest items to plug into extension leads are kettles, electric heaters and........

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