Two sisters are safe after being rescued from floodwaters by their father and a stranger using an extension cord.

Extension cords sold today list the thickness of the electrical wires inside, called the gauge, and the maximum number of watts (a unit of power) you can put on the cord. This info may be on the ...

Before using an extension cord, make sure you're using it safely and within its specifications. Refrain from using extension cords to power devices and appliances with significant power demands ...

Once you know the amps you need the extension cord to handle, select the proper gauge: 16 AWG = 10 Amps. 14 AWG = 15 Amps. 12 AWG = 20 Amps. 10 AWG = 30 Amps ...

The unit tested here is a 16-foot-long extension cord weighing over 21 pounds. That’s unnecessarily heavy and owners would have to lug it around. The final design is shorter and lighter.

Don’t let extension cord errors put your home at risk. Find out the most common mistakes and tips for proper use to ensure safety and efficiency.

Regarding indispensable household items, the extension cord ranks pretty high on the list. They are wonderfully handy for connecting household items to faraway wall outlets and can be a lifesaver ...

Simply put, using a male-to-male extension cord is a serious safety mistake that you should avoid while using a generator. For these reasons, male-to-male extension cords do not comply with the US ...

Jan. 22—ASHTABULA — An early morning fire in the 1200 block of Perryville Place has the Ashtabula Fire Department concerned with people's use of extension cords. The Ashtabula Fire Department ...

Hobart Police Capt. Nick Wardrip testified Tuesday that cops found a couple of things inside a Gary home that showed Zakira Porter beat her then-8-year-old daughter with an extension cord.

Two sisters are safe after being rescued from floodwaters by their father and a stranger using an extension cord.