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Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the weather cools down - can be risky.

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Electrical experts are issuing a warning for anyone using extension leads as they may not realise which common appliances should never be plugged into it. Charanjit Mannu, director at Elec Training, ...