Why should you avoid plugging the heater into a power strip in winter?

With the arrival of winter cold, many homes resort to mobile heaters and radiators to compensate for the lack of an efficient central heating system or simply as backup. However, a word of caution is in order: plugging these devices into power strips can be dangerous. We’ll explain!
The Risks of Plugging Heaters into Power Strips
Mobile heaters, due to their ability to generate a significant amount of energy, should be plugged directly into an individual socket. When connected to a multiple socket or extension cord, the risk of overheating the socket increases considerably, which can cause serious short circuits or lead to dramatic consequences, such as starting a fire.

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