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fromMail Online
4 days ago

The heatwave hacks that could prove DEADLY

'Water and electricity don't mix,' said Luke Osborne, technical director at Electrical Safety First. 'Anything that is frozen will eventually melt and will potentially drench your fan in water.'
UK news
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Why You Should Avoid Plugging Any Kitchen Appliances Into Extension Cords - Tasting Table

Plugging a major kitchen appliance into an extension cord is risky as it can overload the cord, leading to overheating and increasing the risk of fires.
Renovation
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Last Month's BART Fire at San Leandro Was Actually a Systemwide' Issue, and Could Happen Again at Any Station

BART has identified potential systemwide vulnerabilities following a fire caused by a frayed volt cable, prompting a thorough investigation into safety measures.
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fromZDNET
4 months ago

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including space heaters) into extension cords - here's why

Extension cords are not suitable for high-demand appliances due to safety risks involving electrical overload.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
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Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

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fromZDNET
4 months ago

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including space heaters) into extension cords - here's why

Extension cords are not suitable for high-demand appliances due to safety risks involving electrical overload.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
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Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Fire Extinguisher Servicing and Electrical Safety Testing in Birmingham

Our trained engineers carry out thorough visual inspections and use calibrated instruments to test plugs, leads, sockets, and appliances, ensuring workplaces remain safe and compliant.
London startup
Apple
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Urgent warning to iPhone users over dodgy charging adapters

Beware of dangerous counterfeit charging adapters that pose electric shock risks to iPhone users.
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fromZDNET
4 months ago

Why are GFCI outlets such a big deal? And 6 things you should never plug into one

Merton's death could have been prevented with modern GFCI technology, highlighting historical safety oversights.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

AI data centers could be 'distorting' the US power grid | TechCrunch

Proximity of data centers correlates with increased power distortions in nearby homes, risking appliance damage and grid instability.
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