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Do You Plug These Devices Into an Extension Cord? An Expert Says You Shouldn't
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Do You Plug These Devices Into an Extension Cord? An Expert Says You Shouldn't
which is the same as a standard wall outlet in the US). However, Martinez warns that any appliance of more than 1,500 watts should always be on a dedicated circuit. "No extension cords ...