Space heater dangers…
Watch out for overheated extension cords and power strips!
Dear Readers,
I wrote this article last year about the dangers of portable electric space heaters. With some of the recent temperature drops at night, this is a timely reminder of what can happen if you don’t follow these important precautions.
While modern, properly maintained electric space heaters can be safe to use, overheated extension cords and power strips can easily cause a fire.
Read my full article below…
Portable space heater dangers
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A space heater is blamed for the deadly fire in a Bronx apartment building Dear Readers, I know I sound like a broken record sometimes. But once again I’m heartbroken to report another electric space heater fire that has resulted in the deaths of a lot of innocent people last year.
Let’s play safe out there… Mike
I try hard to not use an extension cord for 2 reasons. 1- the overheating of the cord and 2- tripping hazards. If I need to use an extensive cord for long periods of time I will install a receptacle. Installing one in an RV is difficult however it can be done if you get inventive.
Where I used to work, plastic power strips were forbidden by our company fire department (yes, we had a fire department). Only metal encased ones were allowed.