How do I know how much power each appliance has? This information is usually written on each electrical device. For example, if your power strip has a maximum power rating of 3500W and you plug in an oven (2500W), a vacuum cleaner (800W), and a kettle (250W), you will exceed 3500W (2500 + 800 + 250W = 3550W). In this case, unplug one of the electrical devices from the power strip to stay below the maximum power threshold. Otherwise, it can be very dangerous. Let’s now look at devices that should not be plugged into a power strip.
1. The oven: one of the most energy-consuming household appliances. Make sure it has its own outlet to prevent dangerous overheating.
2. The refrigerator: consumes continuous electricity and is best connected to a wall outlet to prevent the extension cord from overheating.
3. The washing machine: Consumes a lot of electricity (an average of 1150 kWh per year), not recommended for a power strip.
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