Wondering why some outlets are hard to plug into? It's likely because of tamper-resistant receptacles-here's why they're used ...

As the old saying goes, the devil is in the details. For instance, electrical outlets that visutally stand out in your ...

Overloading your plug sockets with multiple electric appliances can be tempting, but just because your extension lead can squeeze in four plugs doesn't mean it's safe to do so. Some appliances require ...

Outlets with a T-shaped hole could either be a 20A 125V variant (known as NEMA 5-20R) or a 20A 250V one (also called NEMA 6-20R). You'll know which is which by looking at the orientation of the ...

If you've come to the chilling conclusion that a draft is coming from your electrical outlet, don't panic. This is actually a fairly common problem—especially in older homes—and one that has a ...

Kitchen Best electric barbecue 2025: indoor and outdoor grills for all-year-round cooking. ... Best smart plugs 2025: add smart technology, like Alexa and Google, to any plug socket.

Along with a compact size that lets you stack two smart plugs in the same socket, you can program in schedules, issue voice commands, and you’ll benefit from a rapid 0.01-second response time.

TME's product range has been expanded to include PowerLok™ power connectors from Amphenol GEC. This is a new offering ...

This is because a double plug socket does not actually have double the power of a single socket (20A vs 13A), so you can risk causing a fire by overloading it with two power hungry appliances at a ...

When your plug socket isn’t in use, plastic barriers slide into place, which block the electrical current from getting to any small fingers that are poking around near the holes. Advertisement ...