Are you using the wrong extension cords on your generator? Generator safety 101 Published: July 9, 2024 at 2:25 PMUpdated: July 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM Tags: generators, generator, generator extension cord ...

Happy extension cord season. If you find one of your cords is getting warm, then you are trying to pull too much electricity through it and may be on your way to big trouble. Having the right size ...

Avoid fire hazards at home by keeping appliances plugged into a dedicated wall outlet and not an extension cord.

Extension cords typically have one male end and one female end. However, on sites like Amazon, you might come across cables that have male connectors on both ends. These cables are extremely unsafe to ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Anytime a powerful storm moves through, electricity is always at risk of going out. Vanessa Hardy, with Gen-Set Enterprises, said the number of backup generators they sell ...

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Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

Appliances with a heating element, especially, should never be plugged into an extension cord. No matter what size your home is, it always seems like there aren't enough outlets. Extension cords and ...