Extension cords and power strips are safe for most home and office electronics, but for many appliances, they can be a bad ...

AC power cords carry alternating current from one area to another. There are many different standard plugs and voltages, depending upon the country. NEMA connectors are standardized by the National ...

"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's ...

That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances, because they should be used for electronics only." AC units use too much power for an extension cord or power ...