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This data is printed on every single electrical appliance, just like on the power strip. I'll illustrate this with a specific case. Just imagine that the highest amperage your power strip can handle is 3500 W. Operating your oven, which consumes 2500 W, simultaneously requires you to plug it in. Take, for example, your 800 W vacuum cleaner and your 250 W kettle. At 3550 W (2500 + 800 + 250), you're beyond the 3500 W limit. In this particular situation, there's only one way out.
To bring the power strip back below its maximum power limit, unplug one of the electrical appliances from the outlet. If handled improperly, it poses serious risks. Below is a list of everything that has nothing to do with connecting it to a power strip.
First, the oven
There's hardly a household appliance that consumes more energy than the oven. No matter how infrequently it's used, you should never plug it into a power strip!
To avoid the risk of harmful overheating, it's recommended to connect it to a separate wall outlet.
2. The refrigerator compartment
Now I'm prepared for what you're about to say. When it comes to energy consumption, the refrigerator isn't even close to the top. In our opinion, it must be an advantage because it doesn't put too much strain on the electrical grid.
An extension cord works just fine. Absolutely not! Keep in mind that the power strip always receives power from a refrigerator. The takeaway here is that you need an extension cord to power such an appliance. Next, I'll cover refrigerators, although this is also relevant for freezers.
Number three: the washing machine
The annual energy consumption of a washing machine is around 1,150 kWh. Therefore, it's not a good choice for a power strip, as they consume a lot of electricity.
To prevent the extension cord from overheating or short-circuiting, plug the washing machine into an electrical outlet. It's no different for tumble dryers. Due to their high power consumption, you shouldn't leave them plugged into a power strip.
4. Auxiliary Heater
I'm not saying you shouldn't use it, but make sure you plug it into an electrical outlet. Never use an extension cord; using one will cause the power strip to overflow extremely quickly.
5. A Microwave Oven
The claim that this small metal box uses zero energy is completely false. A microwave can consume about 70 kWh per year. Look, it's not insignificant. This is why using an extension cord is not a good idea.
Sixth: The Brewer
A coffee maker might not seem to use much electricity at first glance. With an estimated annual consumption of 165 kWh, it's actually quite power-hungry. Plug it into an electrical outlet.
7. The Crescent Moon
Toasting bread first thing in the morning consumes 500 to 1000 W annually! In fact, that's quite a lot for such a small appliance. However, plugging it into a power strip is not recommended.
8. Yet Another Extension
How many electrical appliances do you have? Therefore, you need a network of interconnected extension cords. That was a terrible choice! This quickly leads to exceeding the maximum permissible power of the power strip.
Many house fires are caused by this kind of careless behavior!
9. The set-top box, desktop, and TV
This means that the TV, computer, and internet box don't consume much power. However, any electrical problem (surge, etc.) can cause these devices to malfunction.
Therefore, you shouldn't plug them into a power strip unless you have surge protection.
In summary, now you know better than to plug any electrical device into a power strip.
Even if the likelihood of a fire is low, it's always advisable to take precautions. There's a real risk of overheating.
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