The surge protector and Extension cord debate confuses a lot of people because they use those two terms interchangeably. What's the difference between surge protector vs extension cord? Surge...
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Can power strips go bad? Power strips can go bad. The time it takes them to go bad includes the joule rating, the frequency of thunderstorms in your area, and the placement of your strip's power...
Daisy-chaining is a hazard, one that electrical professionals and the authorities frown upon. However, it is also quite common. Most people have so many electronic devices that the wall outlets in...
Does extension cord use electricity? An extension cord doesn't use electricity. It is merely a conductor that transfers power to the appliances attached to its outlets. As such, it won't consume...
People use extension cords because they either don't have enough outlets in the vicinity of their appliance or the device they want to operate is in an awkward location such as the ceiling....
People use extension cords for everything from clocks and lamps to television sets and even power tools like corded drills. They are convenient. However, some people are hesitant to plug computers...