Extension leads are undeniably handy, especially they allow users to power up devices far from a wall socket. However, despite their convenience, millions of UK households are still unaware of the ...

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As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.

Since working from home, I am using more devices than ever before. Both my partner and I have our laptops and phones charging most of the time as well as having electric radiators and other appliances ...

An electrician has warned that there are six household items UK homeowners should never plug into their extension leads. If householders only used wall sockets they'd face difficult decisions about ...

Faulty electrics, including overloaded sockets, could cause a fire. Here's what you need to know "...overloading a socket can be very dangerous and cause fires. Recent data from our neighbours in the ...

A range of electronic products sold at stores like Argos and B&Q have been recalled over electrocution and fire risk fears. Extension leads, flexible cables and smart sockets have been pulled from ...