EXTENSION CORDS

Pull the plug

Pulling by the cord will wear it out quickly and create a shock hazard.

Keep cords away from heat and water

Heat or water can damage the insulation that protects you and create a shock hazard.

Cords under carpets are a fire hazard

Do not run electrical cords under rugs, through doorways or anywhere they will get excessive wear.

Never break off the third prong on a plug

Replace any two-prong outlets with a three-prong outlet and ensure it is properly grounded. It provides a ground path and helps to minimize shocks.

Inspect cord and plugs

Worn, they can cause fire, short circuits or shocks. Check electrical cords and plugs and discard them if they are worn or damaged.

Eliminate octopus connections

Plugging a number of cords into one outlet is a fire hazard. It usually indicates that your home wiring is outdated for your needs and that you should have more outlets wired in by a qualified electrical contractor.

Do not use extension cords as permanent wiring

An extension cord is a handy device to temporarily bring power to an area in your home that does not have an outlet. It was never designed to take the place of permanent wiring. Using extension cords as permanent wiring is an indication that your home wiring is not adequate and should be updated by a qualified electrical contractor.