10:38, Thu, Dec 19, 2024 Updated: 10:39, Thu, Dec 19, 2024 Households up and down the UK have been busting out the extension cables this week as Christmas lights, decorations and the usual cookers, ...

In the wake of the festive season, Electrical Safety First, a leading charity, raises concerns about the safety of Christmas tech gifts purchased on online marketplaces by over half of the UK public.

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During summer, power strips can be tempting to use outside for outdoor devices - but this comes with risks EXTENSION leads are helpful pieces of kit – but there are certain devices you must avoid ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

For that reason, and also to save space, the best solution is to use extension cords, sometimes also referred to as extension cables/leads, power cords/strips - a plug with multiple sockets which can ...

10:47, Mon, Jun 9, 2025 Updated: 11:13, Mon, Jun 9, 2025 Homeowners with extension leads in their kitchens are being encouraged to rethink their usage and 'act quickly' to avoid potential disaster.

There are more than 20,000 electrical fires in UK homes each year and one frequent mistake could be contributing to the total ...