Most household outlets can handle up to two electrical items. This low capacity helps users avoid overloading the circuit, but can leave the connected items vulnerable to electrical surges. Plugging ...

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Overloading plug sockets, daisy-chaining leads and charging devices on beds while working from home could lead to a rise in electrical fires, experts warn. Unsafe electrical set-ups can be putting ...