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1) Connecting another power strip: the mistake you must not make!
In this configuration, the maximum power is immediately exceeded, increasing the risk of fire and electric shock. A cascade connection is therefore not recommended.
2) The refrigerator: too greedy
With a consumption of around 200 to 500 kWh per year, the refrigerator, along with the freezer, is one of the most energy-intensive appliances in the home (including small and large household appliances). Given that it is also always plugged in, it poses a certain risk and should therefore have its own wall socket for optimal safety. If you connect it to a multiple socket, you will reach the maximum power of the socket and therefore cannot safely multiply several electrical connections. Using such a socket would then no longer be useful!
3) Large household appliances, generally not ideal
Whether it is a washing machine, oven or tumble dryer, the average consumption of these appliances is very high. A washing machine, for example, consumes an average of 191 kWh per year, and even more depending on the model. Just like a refrigerator or freezer, it is therefore better to provide a dedicated wall socket to minimize the risk of dangerous overheating.
4) The auxiliary heater or electric heater
Both auxiliary heaters and electric heaters do not belong on a multiple socket or extension cord. These devices consume too much energy. In addition, these devices are not designed to handle the high current flow required to operate such a system. Due to the energy flow, the risk of overheating and the outbreak of a fire is very high.
5) The coffee machine, which can also be plugged in elsewhere
Even small household appliances can be very energy-intensive. An example of this is the coffee machine, which is used several times a day and can overheat.
6) The microwave
Just like coffee machines, microwaves do not belong on your power strips because they are also very energy-intensive. This is even more true for devices with a resource-intensive grill function.
7) The toaster
Your breakfast and break helper may look good, but it also consumes a lot of energy. It can therefore be dangerous to plug it into one of your multiple sockets and thus increase the number of connections.
Usually, the use of power strips is only temporary. If you can’t do anything else, at least make sure you comply with the power standards and turn them off or unplug them when not in use. Also, remember to place them in a visible corner and away from curtains. And most importantly, replace them when they show signs of wear or are too old (old power strips no longer necessarily meet safety standards). Don’t forget to dust the sockets – it’s not a luxury! And finally, install a smoke detector and possibly a fire extinguisher so you’re prepared if something happens.
