9 Items You Should Never Connect to a Power Strip

While connecting electrical gadgets to power strips is super handy and cost-effective, ⁤did ⁣you know it⁤ can also come with some risks?

Plugging in​ high-energy ⁢devices⁢ or overloading⁣ the power ‌strip can lead to serious issues. It might damage your appliances, cause blackouts, and even start fires. How do ​I know ‍this?

I experienced it myself. Since that incident, I’ve⁤ been really cautious about what I plug in… Here are 9 devices you should ⁢never connect to a power strip.

First off, check the maximum⁢ wattage of‌ the power strip.

Before sharing the list of devices not to plug in, it’s important to understand one thing. The max wattage for all power strips⁤ is shown on their⁢ cords.

So first thing​ before ​plugging anything in is to‍ look at ⁢this info. Then it’s easy; just add⁢ up the wattage of each device connected ​to the strip.

How do I ​find out ⁢how much power a device uses? You might ask.Well, like with the power‌ strip, this info is labeled on each appliance.‍ For ⁢example: if your power strip has a limit ⁣of⁣ 3500 W and you plug in an oven using 2500 W along with a vacuum cleaner at 800 W and a‍ kettle at 250 W—you’re overloading it (2500 + 800 + ⁤250 =⁣ 3550). The only fix ⁢here?

Unplug⁤ one device from‌ the strip so ​you’re⁣ back​ under its⁤ max limit! Otherwise, things⁢ could get ⁤dangerous. Now let’s see which devices should stay away from a ⁣power strip.

  1. The oven

The oven is definitely one⁣ of those⁢ energy-hungry⁢ appliances! Even ⁤if‍ you don’t use it⁢ often, ‍don’t ever plug​ it into a⁢ power strip!

It’s best to use its own wall outlet instead for safety against overheating.

  1. The refrigerator

I know what you’re thinking—the refrigerator​ isn’t ⁣usually seen‌ as an energy hog compared to other⁢ appliances since it doesn’t⁤ use too much juice right? So we think ‍it’s okay!

But remember that refrigerators run constantly—24/7! So plugging them​ into an extension cord isn’t ‍smart; this also goes for freezers too!

  1. The washing machine⁤

A washing machine typically uses around⁤ 1150 kWh ‍yearly—it’s quite energy-intensive so avoid using ⁣a power strip‌ for this appliance!

Using its​ own wall⁢ outlet keeps ⁢everything safe from short circuits or overheating issues with extension ⁤cords—this applies ‌for dryers ⁣too since they draw lots of electricity as well!

  1. Space heaters

I’m not saying‍ don’t use them but make sure they’re plugged directly into wall outlets—not extension ​cords​ because they can⁤ quickly overload those strips!

  1. The microwave

Don’t be fooled by its small size; microwaves actually consume about⁣ 70 kWh per year! That’s⁣ significant enough reason not to connect ⁢them through an extension cord either.

  1. Coffee maker ‍

You may ⁤think coffee makers are tiny machines that ⁣don’t⁣ take up much energy but they actually consume around165 kWh/year! So always plug these directly into wall outlets⁤ too.

  1. Toaster

If you’re making toast every morning—you’re using between500-1000W annually! Yes ⁣that’s quite high for such little gadget so steer⁤ clear ‌from ‍plugging it into any ⁢kind of‍ extension cord.

8.Another extension
Got‍ many gadgets needing plugs? Using​ multiple extensions linked together isn’t wise at all!‌ This practice can easily exceed‌ allowed limits on⁢ your mainstrip leading towards potential hazards like ⁣fires

9.Internet box/computer/TV
These items may ⁣seem low-energy but they’re sensitive when faced with electrical⁤ problems (like⁣ surges). Avoid putting them onto regular strips unless equipped properly via surge protectors

Conclusion: ‍Now you know which electrical⁣ items shouldn’t go near those pesky power strips anymore.

Fire risks ​are ​thankfully low—but better safe than sorry right? Because⁣ overheating dangers⁣ are⁢ real!

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