Can you plug an extension lead into an extension lead?

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Only use one socket extension lead per socket and never plug an extension lead into another extension lead.

Answered by Sarah, Electrical Safety Expert

It is bad practice to do this and should never be done as this presents a serious risk that the wall socket could be overloaded. Move the electrical item closer to the wall socket or first extension lead. Use our overload calculator to check if you’re exceed

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