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• Using an extension board?
• These 5 dangerous appliances can cause fires
• Learn which devices to avoid.

Extension Board Safety: The use of extension board has become very common in homes, but its incorrect use can cause fire in your home. Extension boards are basically designed for low power consumption devices, such as mobile chargers, laptops or small lamps. Their wiring can only handle a limited current. If high power consumption devices are connected to this board, they will overload, heat up and pose a serious risk of short circuit or fire.

5 heavy equipment to never plug into an extension board:

1. Heater, geyser and iron

• Danger: Heaters, geysers, and irons are high-voltage appliances that use 1000 to 2000 watts or more.
• Results: Extension boards cannot bear such a heavy load. Prolonged use may cause the wires in the board to melt or spark and cause a fire.

2. Refrigerator, washing machine and microwave

• Danger: These devices have compressors and motors, which suddenly draw a lot of electricity when starting.
• Results: Extension boards cannot withstand heavy starting current, which can cause circuit failure. It is always safe to plug these devices directly into a wall socket.

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3. Induction cooker, electric kettle and toaster

• Danger: The power consumption of all these devices also ranges from 1500 to 2000 watts.
• Results: The extension board cable cannot carry that much current, resulting in overheating and sparking. This can also be a major cause of fire.

4. A computer or gaming PC

• Danger: A computer needs a monitor, speaker, UPS. (UPS) and other devices connected at the same time add excessive load on the board.
• Results: This can blow a fuse or damage your expensive gadgets due to power fluctuation. The computer should always be connected to a good quality power strip or UPS with a surge protector.

5. Air Conditioner (AC)

• Danger: An air conditioner is a high current appliance that draws electricity continuously.
• Results: The extension board can get hot from the AC and cause a short circuit hazard. Hence it is always safe to plug the AC into a separate circuit line or direct wall socket.

Safety advice

Use extension boards only for low power devices. Its improper use not only damages the equipment, but can also pose a serious threat to your and your family’s safety.

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