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Warning issued as people told to 'stop' using extension leads in one room
['Ashley Bautista', 'Courtney Eales']
Mirror - News
Occasionally there aren't sufficient wall sockets to supply power to all our devices, forcing us to rely on an extension lead sometimes.
James Harrison, electrician at Fusion Electrical, explained: "Small kitchen appliances such as kettles, toasters and air fryers can draw a large amount of power.
Plugging several of them into a single extension lead could overload it, creating dangerous heat build-up."
"It's also advised to opt for extension leads that are clearly marked with a British Standards kite mark.
The energy price cap was introduced by the Government in January 2019.