If you lack electrical outlets, a power strip can be a convenient solution - up to a certain point. Most people are unaware that power strips are only designed to work with electronics that use relatively little energy, relatively speaking. A power strip can safely handle AV equipment or low-power household items such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, or lamps.
However, if you connect a device or appliance that requires a lot of electricity to operate, you run the risk of overloading the power supply and causing an electric fire. Keep in mind: even small electronics can require more power than you think.
NEVER PLUG THESE THINGS INTO A POWER STRIP
Never connect these items to the electrical strip, avoid electric fire.
● Large kitchen appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, etc.)
These devices are so powerful that they can easily overload poor and low power. Connect large appliances directly to the wall. Do not use a multi-socket converter to add more things, otherwise you may trip over the circuit. These large devices need their own special socket.
● Small kitchen appliances
When quoting "Size doesn't matter." Smaller devices need a lot of electricity to perform their tasks, so like larger devices, they should have a dedicated outlet when they're in use. This applies to microwaves, coffee machines, blenders, toasters, toaster ovens, rice plates, slow cookers, etc.
● Hair styling tools
This is another thing that surprises people. Hairdryers, flat irons and curling irons get a lot of energy to get as hot as they do, so it's safest to put them in a wall socket. If you are styling your hair near a wet sink or other wet area, it is advisable to use a GFCI outlet.
● Extension cords and other power strips
By connecting one power strip to another (a dangerous practice called “daisy chain”), you can very easily overload the circuit and start an electric fire. The same thing can happen by attaching an extension cord to an electrical strip or vice versa.
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