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Although there is no legal limit on the number of extension leads you can use in your home, if you a...
View full answerExtension leads are out of scope for a periodic inspection unless specifically requested. However, i...
View full answerSupplying an item that way is very poor practice and presents a serious electrical safety risk - the...
View full answerIf you are using adaptors to plug in appliances, you can use our socket calculator to check whether ...
View full answerYou should avoid using adaptors for items like kettles and toasters. They generate a considerable am...
View full answerAn extension lead should only be used when it is not possible to reach a wall socket with the equipm...
View full answerAn extension lead should only be used when it is not possible to reach a wall socket with the equipm...
View full answerEven if there is space to plug in four appliances, this does not mean it is always safe to do so. Us...
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