Extension cords and power strips are safe for most home and office electronics, but for many appliances, they can be a bad ...

"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's ...

Extension cords can be a great way to improve productivity and convenience, but it's important to know the dangers of what ...

Power strips are handy, but they’re only designed for short-term use with low-power items like your charger, not microwaves ...

AC power cords carry alternating current from one area to another. There are many different standard plugs and voltages, depending upon the country. NEMA connectors are standardized by the National ...

DC power extension cords have a plug on one end and one or more sockets on the other. Typically, each end of the cord uses the same type of connector. By contrast, a DC power adapter cord has a ...

"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances ...