Safe power distribution in harsh environments. - TRIPPLITE Safety Power Strip, 8 Outlets, 12 ft Cord w/GFCI Plug

651 electric extension cords and power strips can lead to devastating consequences when they're used incorrectly but there are steps that you can take to keep you and your loved ones safe rule number one is to never overload your power strips if the power strip or extension cord feels hot and that is a sign that it is overloaded and may start a fire rule number two never plug high power capacity appliances like space heaters refrigerators or microwave and toaster ovens into power strips or extension cords these appliances have higher power capacity and need to be plugged into a wall outlet directly rule number three always plug power strips directly into the wall and don't connect multiple extension cords and power strips together rule number four don't use indoor power strips outdoors if the power strip gets damaged by the weather it could damage anything plugged into it and never plac