With a power strip, you can power multiple electrical devices using a single electrical outlet thanks to a block of electrical sockets that attach to a flexible cable (usually with a mains plug).
What’s the solution? Most people would say, “Use a power strip!” While a power strip is a smart solution for providing power to several types of household electronics, it cannot be used safely for everything.īelow, we’ll provide you with some “dos and don’ts” about power strips so that you can be sure you’re using them safely and correctly in your home. This can be quite inconvenient with all of your appliances and electronics that require a direct power source. Many homes (especially older ones) contain few electrical outlets.
