When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

LOCAL NEWS Are you using the wrong extension cords on your generator? Generator safety 101 Published: July 9, 2024 at 2:25 PM Tags: generators, generator, generator extension cord, hurricane ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

Consumers should immediately stop using male-to-male extension cords, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which said that the products can cause electrocution, fires, and carbon ...

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Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

A small white electrical cord is plugged into a tangled mess of an orange extension cord - Bgwalker/Getty Images Chances are you have at least one extension cord in your house, but you might use it ...

Regarding indispensable household items, the extension cord ranks pretty high on the list. They are wonderfully handy for connecting household items to faraway wall outlets and can be a lifesaver when ...