#electrical-safety

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fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

How to avoid drilling into wires: Know your electrics and use a wire detector

Drilling into concealed cables is dangerous and can lead to electrocution or fire hazards.
#extension-cords
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

An electrician's plea: Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including space heaters) into extension cords - here's why

Extension cords are not suitable for high-demand appliances due to safety risks involving electrical overload.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

An electrician's plea: Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including space heaters) into extension cords - here's why

Extension cords are not suitable for high-demand appliances due to safety risks involving electrical overload.
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fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

The heatwave hacks that could prove DEADLY

DIY fan hacks using water or ice during the heatwave can be dangerous and ineffective.
Renovation
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You Should Avoid Plugging Any Kitchen Appliances Into Extension Cords - Tasting Table

Never use an extension cord for major kitchen appliances due to fire risks.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Last Month's BART Fire at San Leandro Was Actually a Systemwide' Issue, and Could Happen Again at Any Station

BART has identified potential systemwide vulnerabilities following a fire caused by a frayed volt cable, prompting a thorough investigation into safety measures.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Fire Extinguisher Servicing and Electrical Safety Testing in Birmingham

RB Services provides PAT Testing and fire extinguisher servicing to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
Apple
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Urgent warning to iPhone users over dodgy charging adapters

Beware of dangerous counterfeit charging adapters that pose electric shock risks to iPhone users.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Why are GFCI outlets such a big deal? And 6 things you should never plug into one

Merton's death could have been prevented with modern GFCI technology, highlighting historical safety oversights.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

AI data centers could be 'distorting' the US power grid | TechCrunch

Using data from over 1 million residential sensors, Bloomberg identified a concerning trend: households near significant data center activity experience more power distortions, indicating that the proximity of these facilities to residential areas could be unsafe.
Artificial intelligence
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