As most of the northern hemisphere enters the coldest months of the year,
heating systems are turned on, and in many cases, space heaters are removed
from storage. According to firefighters, you should never plug these gadgets into a power strip.
Space Heaters Should Never Be Plugged Into a Power Strip
When it gets cold outside, people all over the world utilize space heaters.
We all want to be comfy and toasty when the icy winds blow outside.
In light of the forthcoming space heater season, Oregon firemen issued a critical post addressing their safety.
(1) What is their number one tip? Never plug a space heater into a power strip. (1)
“You should never plug a heater into a power strip,” Umatilla County Fire District #1 in Hermiston,
Oregon, advised on Facebook. “These units are not designed to handle the high
current flow needed for a space heater and can overheat or even catch fire due to the added energy flow.” (1
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