This device may have to be installed in the extension board, it may be heavy, there may be a risk of short circuit and fire.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Extension Board is a very useful thing for us, especially when there are less electrical sockets. But do you know that there are some devices which can prove to be dangerous by plugging them directly into the extension board? Excessive power consumption or improper use of these devices can overload the extension board, increasing the risk of short circuit or fire.

Which devices should be avoided in extension boards?

1. High-Power Consuming Appliances:
   • AC (Air Conditioner) and Heater: These appliances draw a lot of power. Plugging these directly into an extension board may overload the board, causing it to melt or catch fire. These should always be plugged directly into the wall socket.
   • Water Geyser: Geysers are also high-powered appliances and are safe to use directly from a wall socket.
   • microwave oven: Microwave ovens also consume a lot of electricity, so these should also be kept away from extension boards.
   • Electric Iron: Iron also draws a lot of power and it is better to plug it directly into the socket.
2. Fridge or Freezer:
   Although they do not draw high-power continuously, their compressors draw a lot of current suddenly when they start. Left on an extension board, it can cause overload, especially if the quality of the extension board is not good.
3. Multiple high-power devices in a single extension board:
   This is the most common and dangerous mistake. Even if you have a multi-plug extension board, never connect multiple high-power devices like AC, geyser, microwave or iron on it simultaneously. This may cause overloading and fire.
4. Poor or cheap quality extension board:
   Always use good quality, ISI marked extension board. Cheap and poor quality boards cannot withstand overload and get damaged quickly.

What to do for safety:

• Choose an extension board with the correct capacity: Buy an extension board with the correct ampere rating for your needs.
• Use wall socket directly: Always use a direct wall socket for high-power appliances.
• Avoid overloading: Do not connect too many devices to an extension board at once, especially those that draw a lot of power.
• Keep out of reach of children: Keep the extension board and its wires out of the reach of children.
• Regular checkup: Regularly check extension boards and wires to ensure they are not damaged.

It is always important to prioritize safety. By following these precautions you can avoid accidents like short circuit and fire.