When the lights go out, the way you string together a few cords can quietly decide whether your home stays safely powered or ...

Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

The holidays are on the way, and with them come the inevitable battle for wall outlets and power strips, waged by indoor/outdoor lights and other electrical-powered decorations. Each outlet becomes a ...

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

Does keeping your devices powered anywhere and everywhere strike a chord in you? Extend the reach of electricity indoors and out with these essential accessories. By Tony Carrick Published Feb 8, 2023 ...

Throw out extension cords that get warm to the touch. "Heat is an indication of overload, damaged internal wires, or ...

Dear readers: Madeline Bost commented on a recent column from a leading vacuum manufacturer warning about using extension cords on vacuum cleaners. Her question: "Why are the vacuum-cleaner cords and ...

Male-to-male cords create shock, electrocution and fire hazards when in use. If the cord is plugged into a power outlet, the ...

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. If not used properly, extension cords can lead to electrical shock ...

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