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

Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

We’re coming into the time of year when most households will be using more extension cords than usual. There are dozens of rules associated with the proper use of extension cords, but hardly anyone ...

For many of us, extension cords are an essential piece of equipment in our homes. Because you don’t always have an outlet exactly where you need it to run this thing or that device, extension cords ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Extension cords have a plethora of uses — as long as those uses revolve around increasing the length of an electronic device's power cord.

KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Longtime leading supplier of explosion proof lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a heavy duty extension cord designed to provide secure ...

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If you live in a small space or have a kitchen with limited electrical outlets, don't be tempted to use extension cords for ...