3. Air Conditioners
Why It’s Dangerous: Like space heaters, air conditioners are high-powered appliances that can overload a power strip, potentially causing overheating and fire risks.
Firefighter’s Advice: Air conditioners should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet.
4. Extension Cords
Why It’s Dangerous: Plugging an extension cord into a power strip creates an added load on the strip and can cause overheating, which is a fire hazard.
Firefighter’s Advice: Never connect an extension cord to a power strip. Always plug extension cords directly into a wall outlet.
5. Refrigerators and Freezers
Why It’s Dangerous: Refrigerators and freezers require a lot of power to run continuously. Using a power strip for these appliances can cause excessive heat and damage the strip or appliance.
Firefighter’s Advice: Plug fridges and freezers directly into a wall outlet to ensure they have a safe and consistent power supply.
6. High-Wattage Lighting Fixtures
Why It’s Dangerous: Light bulbs, especially halogen lamps or high-wattage bulbs, can quickly draw too much current from a power strip, increasing the risk of overheating or fires.
Firefighter’s Advice: For high-wattage lamps, always plug them directly into a wall outlet to ensure safety.
7. Medical Equipment (Oxygen Machines, CPAP Machines)
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