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elleng

(136,071 posts) Fri Dec 23, 2022, 02:01 PM Dec 2022

FYI - It's going to get cold quick! Check your power strips. Do you have a space heater plugged in

it? If so, UNPLUG IT and move it to a wall outlet.
Many winter house fires are caused by SPACE HEATERS plugged into a power strip - This included fake fireplaces with built in space heaters. Power strips can get overloaded fast. They fail and burn very easily - Don’t take a chance.

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FYI - It's going to get cold quick! Check your power strips. Do you have a space heater plugged in (Original Post) elleng Dec 2022 OP

Yes. Never use powerstrips with high wattage utilities like spaceheaters. hlthe2b Dec 2022 #1

Brr gatomedianoche Dec 2022 #2

The weather will be nice next week. Texaswitchy Dec 2022 #3

Lost power hear in Maine, a half hour ago. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2022 #4

hlthe2b

(106,359 posts)

1. Yes. Never use powerstrips with high wattage utilities like spaceheaters.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Dec 23, 2022, 02:11 PM

Dec 2022

If you simply must use an extension cord, get a heavy-duty three-plug (grounded) one approved for the amperage of your heater. Most local fire departments can advise you if you are unsure, but certainly any you'd use should be minimally approved to handle your heater.

And don't-- for the love of DOG, leave them plugged in when you are not home!

gatomedianoche

(73 posts)

2. Brr

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Dec 23, 2022, 02:24 PM

Dec 2022

When I woke up this morning the temperature was -9 with windchill nearing -40. Blizzard conditions north of where I live. Forecast is for somewhat warmer temperatures by Christmas Day. Why do I live in the Midwest?

Texaswitchy

(2,962 posts)

3. The weather will be nice next week.

Reply to gatomedianoche (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 23, 2022, 03:36 PM

Dec 2022

I do not like this weather.

OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts)

4. Lost power hear in Maine, a half hour ago.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Dec 23, 2022, 05:37 PM

Dec 2022

Been raining all day long, but in the 50's....think that will change soon.

Happy to say that my solar power backup licked in and I still have the furnace, water pump, fridge, and some lighting/internet still going.

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