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Austria Now News – Austria
An electrician is warning against connecting a number of household appliances to extension cords or power strips, as improper use can lead to dangerous fires, the Austrian newspaper Heute reported, citing chip.de.
Temperatures of up to 200 degrees
The problem lies in overloading: when many devices or devices that consume a lot of electricity are connected, the cord can heat up to as much as 200 degrees Celsius. This can lead to so-called smouldering fires, which ignite without a visible flame and often go unnoticed.
Appliances to plug directly into the wall socket
According to electrician Martinez, there are seven categories of appliances that should always be plugged directly into a wall socket. The report mentions, among others:
- Air fryers, whose consumption can reach up to 2000 watts, topping the list.
- Microwave ovens.
- Electric heaters.
- Toasters.
- Air conditioners.
- Refrigerators, because they draw power continuously.
Don’t daisy-chain extension cords
Connecting several extension cords together is particularly dangerous, as resistance increases at the connection points, generating additional heat and potentially causing a short circuit.
The expert sums up the golden rule: household extension cords should never be used for appliances requiring more than 1800 watts, and high-consumption appliances should be plugged directly into the wall socket.
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Sources
- Heute – Brandgefahr: Diese 7 Geräte nie ans Kabel – 02.11.2026 – https://www.heute.at/s/brandgefahr-diese-7-geraete-nie-ans-kabel-120275301
