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Socket Bar…Never plug these 9 items into a power strip!

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7. The half-moon
Toasting bread first thing in the morning uses 500 to 1000 W annually! Indeed, it’s quite a bit for such a little gadget. That being said, it is not recommended to connect it to a power strip.

8. Still another expansion
How many electrical devices do you have? As a result, you’ll need a network of interconnected extension cables. That was a terrible choice! Doing so will rapidly cause the power strip’s permissible maximum power to be exceeded.

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Many home fires are started by this kind of careless behavior!

9. The set-top box, desktop, and television
This means that the TV, computer, and internet box do not use a lot of power. However, any electrical issue (overvoltage, etc.) might cause these devices to malfunction.

Therefore, unless you have a surge protector, you should not connect them to a power strip.

Now you know better than to connect any electrical item into a power strip.

Even if the likelihood of a fire is minimal, it is always wise to take precautions. Because there is a real danger of overheating