Can you use an extension cable? Do you know what really isn’t? Electricians are often witnessed by incredible achievements, and we don’t even realize what can be wrong.
Electric plugs are never enough
The extension electrical cables are very practical and have their place in every household. Although our homes are modern and well invented, few households can keep up with increasing electric appliances.
While a few decades ago it was enough to have one outlet to connect the refrigerator in the kitchen and the other at the kitchen counter for the occasional connection of the kitchen robot, today there are common electric ovens, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, coffee machines, wine refrigerators, kettle. And these are just those we use daily. Then there is a varied range of sandwichers, toasters, contact grills, juicers, grinders, and can be continued to alleluja, because this is just an example of the kitchen.
Today, each of us has a set of small personal appliances that need to be charged or have permanently in the network and we are not surprised at all. So having an extension cable is definitely not strange. But do you know what you really shouldn’t do with an extension?
Even working with cables can be a special profession! And professionals in the field have their tricks not to get into the cables. You can look at long extension cables in this post from the YouTube channel LRN2DIy.
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Safe use of extension cables at home and outdoors
And now what can be a problem and you should not do with an extension cable. From such practices, electricians get their hair on their heads. Think if you don’t make these mistakes either.
Extension cables are no longer just insulated wires with plug and socket at the opposite ends. There are often several sockets on the extension cable, there is also a common switch and a light, according to which we know that the extension cable is under current. Normally, this device is also part of the surge protection or fuse. Surely it is reasonable that it is not advisable to use visibly damaged extensions or those that are too warm. In any case, they should not be within the reach of young children.
Although safer than before, even these modern extension cables should never be permanently placed under the carpet or furniture. In the event of a short circuit, there is a risk of not only the cable but also the surroundings. If the extension is under the carpet or furniture, you will not have a chance to take action quickly.
Even near water or in humid environments, the extension cables should not be used at all. However, there are special, even better insulated and secure cables that can be used outside in bad weather. The cables are referred to by the abbreviation IP and a double -digit number, which indicates the degree of protection against dust and water. The higher the number, the better protection. In the garden or workshop, use at least IP44 cables, for permanent outdoor use are suitable cables marked IP65 and higher.
Beware of this connection of extension cables
Although it is quite logical, we often ignore that no high -collection appliances should be connected to the extension cables. These include washing machines, dishwashers and ovens and stoves, but also heaters.
The use of several attached extension cables, or cables that are attached to their surroundings are considered to be strictly dangerous. In the case of such a cable fixation, damage can easily occur. Also in this case, the whole system is just as strong as its weakest link. Even small cable damage can cause the lability of the entire connection. And how many times have you heard that the house had burned thanks to a short circuit?
Sources: StateFarm.com, Housedigest.com
