Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

When in need of an extension cord in the office or at home, it's imperative to know that just because a particular cord is long enough, it's not necessarily the right one for the job. Many erroneously ...

Extension cords promise a quick fix when an outlet is just out of reach, but the wrong “upgrade” can quietly turn that ...

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. If not used properly, extension cords can lead to electrical shock ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - An extension cord. It can be a handy, temporary way to place electrical equipment wherever you'd like it. But when used improperly, extension cords can cause fire, injury, even death.

If it's getting cold enough to use a space heater where you live, be sure to keep it out of an extension cord. If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall ...

Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems function almost indefinitely, if properly installed and not overloaded or ...

Here are some tips on how to keep your child safe from electrocution from electrical outlets or extension wires. A two-year-old boy from Quezon City died from electrocution recently after sticking a ...

Does keeping your devices powered anywhere and everywhere strike a chord in you? Extend the reach of electricity indoors and out with these essential accessories. By Tony Carrick Published Feb 8, 2023 ...