Power points and power boards
Running too many appliances off one power point by piggy-backing double adaptors, or connecting power boards together, can overload the circuit and lead to overheating, damage to equipment, or even cause a fire in your home.
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Unsafe use of power board |
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Follow these safety tips when using power points and power boards.
- Don't overload individual power points.
- Don't plug in more than two cords to a double adaptor — use a suitable adaptor board instead.
- Keep all electrical connections out of areas that may become wet due to watering or extreme weather conditions.
- If there is no permanently installed safety switch, use a portable type at the power point.
- Never use an extension cord that has a three-pin or piggy-back plug at each end.
- Never replace fuse wire or plug-in circuit breakers with larger sizes.
- Keep combustible material, such as paper, plastic and structural metalwork, 150mm away from bulbs.
- Never modify lighting outlets, plugs or cords.
- Check that you have working smoke alarms in your home.