{"id":948,"date":"2024-05-17T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T06:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=948"},"modified":"2024-05-17T06:00:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T06:00:11","slug":"9-things-to-never-connect-to-a-multiple-socket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=948","title":{"rendered":"9 things to never connect to a multiple socket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting electrical appliances to multiple sockets is super practical and economical. But did you know that this can pose some risks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, connecting devices that consume a lot of energy or overloading the multiple socket can cause real breakdowns. It can damage household appliances, cause power outages, but also cause fires! How can I say this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, simply because it happened to me. I can tell you that since then I have been extremely careful about what I do\u2026 Discover 9 devices to never plug into a power strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, look at the maximum power rating of the power strip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/plusieurs-prises-dans-multiprise.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8654\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before I give you the list of electrical devices not to connect, you need to know one thing. On all multiple sockets, the maximum power they can support is indicated on the power cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the first thing to do before connecting your electrical devices is to look at this information. Then it&#8217;s very simple. You must add the power of each device connected to the power strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do I know what the power of this or that device is, you tell me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, as with the power strip, this information is written on each appliance. I&#8217;ll give you a concrete example. Imagine that your power strip tolerates a maximum power of 3500W. If you simultaneously connect your oven which consumes 2500W, your vacuum cleaner which consumes 800W and your kettle which consumes 250W. You exceed 3500W (2500+). 800 + 250) = 3550 W. There is only one solution in this specific case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unplug one of your electrical devices from the power strip to get back below the maximum power threshold. Otherwise, it can be very dangerous. Now let&#8217;s look at all the devices that should not be plugged into a power strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The oven<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/un-four-electrique.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8655\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The oven is undoubtedly one of the appliances that consumes the most energy. Even if you don&#8217;t use it regularly, you should definitely not plug it into a power strip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is better to provide an individual wall socket to avoid the risk of dangerous overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The refrigerator<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/un-frigo-americain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8656\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I know what you&#8217;re going to tell me. The refrigerator is not the most energy-consuming appliance of all household appliances. Since it doesn&#8217;t consume too much power, we think it&#8217;s good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be connected to an extension cord without any problem. Well no! Let&#8217;s not forget that a refrigerator is the electrical voltage sent 24 hours a day to the power strip. So, plug this type of device into an extension cord, you forget about it. And then I&#8217;m talking about refrigerators, but this also applies to freezers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The washing machine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. The washing machine<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/un-lave-linge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8657\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A washing machine consumes on average 1150 kWh per year. It is therefore a device that consumes a lot of energy and is therefore not recommended for a multiple socket at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting the washing machine to a wall socket avoids any risk of short circuit and overheating of the extension cord. The same goes for dryers. They use too much electricity to leave them plugged into a power strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Additional heating<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/un-chauffage-dappoint.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8658\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another device that consumes a lot of energy is auxiliary heating. I&#8217;m not telling you that you shouldn&#8217;t use it, but remember to plug it directly into a wall outlet. Never on an extension cord, because this device will overload the power strip very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The microwave<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/un-micro-onde1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8659\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t think that this little metal box doesn&#8217;t consume energy. A microwave oven can consume an average of 70 kWh per year. See, it&#8217;s nothing. You should therefore avoid connecting it to an extension cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The coffee maker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/une-cafetiere-dans-cuisine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8660\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Same as for the microwave. You might think that a small machine like a coffee maker consumes nothing. It is actually quite expensive in terms of electricity with an estimated consumption of 165 kWh\/year. Then plug this device into a wall outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. The toaster<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/un-grille-pain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8661\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you toast sandwiches every morning? This means you consume between 500 and 1000 W per year! Yes, that&#8217;s a lot for such a small device. All this to tell you that you should avoid plugging it into a power strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Another extension cord<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/plusieurs-multiprises-branchees.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8662\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have many appliances to connect? So you use multiple extension cords connected together. Really, bad idea! In this way it is possible to exceed the maximum authorized power of the multiple socket very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of bad practice is also the cause of many house fires!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. The Internet Box, the computer and the TV<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/recettesplat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/une-box-internet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8663\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the Internet Box, computer and television do not consume much electricity. On the other hand, these devices are particularly sensitive to any electrical problem (overvoltage, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, avoid plugging them into a power strip or getting a surge protector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conclusion There you have it; Now you know which electrical devices you shouldn&#8217;t plug into a power strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although fortunately the risk of fire is quite low, prevention is better than cure! Because the risks of overheating are very real. 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