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Did you know that not all electrical devices should be connected to an extension cord? One electrician clarifies the dangers and outlines which devices should never be plugged into an extension cord.

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as all ...

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Larger appliances can be fire threats when used with extension cords or power strips. Learn which ones need their own outlets. Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET currently covering home tech.