Re: Use of Extension Cord


Terry wrote:
> <littleboyblu87@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > Is there a specific reason why the instructions of some electrical
> > appliances say not to use an extension cord? Some appliances that I can
> > think of are a vaporizer, warm mist humidifier, some TVs, VCRs, and
> > telephones.
> >
> Since the poster specifically mentions devices which do not take 'heavy
> amounts' of electric current my suggested answer would be 'For safety';
> since there could be danger of tripping on the wire and/or pulling over an
> electrical device in say a child's or adult's bedroom, thus spilling water
> (possibly hot?) in the presence of electricity. A possibly lethal
> combination!


I wasn't talking about using an extension cord with any heavy duty
appliances such as a microwave or dryer. I meant the
appliances/electronics that I mentioned (vaporizer, single room
humidifier, tv, vcr, telephone).
I could see where using an extension cord with a vaporizer or
humidifier might pose a safety/tripping hazard with some people
(especially children) and I understand that. But I wanted to know if
there are any other reasons the manuals say not to use them.

I don't see what the problem would be with using a regular extension
cord with a vcr, tv, or cordless telephone since they're often located
in areas of a room where the cord is not exposed. One of my problems is
that my tv, vcr, and cable box can only be put in one area of the room
and there is only one outlet there. This means that I can only plug in
the tv and cable box. Where am I supposed to plug in the vcr at? That's
why I need an extension cord. But of course, the manual says not to use
it (and the same thing for the cordless telephone).

If it's a safety reason like people tripping over it then that's
something I don't need to worry about. But if there's some other reason
then I'd like to know. I think the manufacturers should say why in the
manual.

.

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