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    Extending extension cord safely?

    Is that safe though?
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    Extending extension cord safely?

    So I kinda want this: meross Smart Power Strip, 6 AC Outlets + 4 USB Ports Smart Extension Lead, Compatible with Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Voice/Remote Control, 2.4GHz, 3250W: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools But it's only a 2m device . I'd want it to be 4m instead because...
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    Smart sockets / lighting?

    Damn. I guess at least the sockets are a sure fire thing even if the dimmers aren't? So far, I've only seen Philips Hue dimmer switches that work well, with... Philips Hue light bulbs (or friends of Hue), but that stuff is dead expensive :(
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    Smart sockets / lighting?

    I was looking at these ones...
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    Smart sockets / lighting?

    Hey So I'll say I'm not a qualified sparky however I know how to wire up a replacement socket or a replacement dimmer (but I couldn't add a new one) I'm looking at Lightwave products for smart sockets with energy monitoring. Are these any good good? Would I perhaps need anything in addition...
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    Are these safe? - EU plug to UK

    Thanks. I already have my toothbrush connected to one of those clamp ones above but not schuko. Should I instead buy a BS4573 adapter?
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    Are these safe? - EU plug to UK

    Hi, I've got some EU plugs where you can't simply replace them with a UK one as well as a toothbrush which has two prongs Would this be safe for an EU charger? - Pretty much exactly as pictured https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33002424658.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.22454c4d3RMPYM Or this for a...
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    Popped USB Plug advice, connected to extension lead

    I'm sorry. I thought I was quite detailed. Basically my USB charger (connected in to an extension lead) popped and I'm wondering if any one knows what I should do next. Is the main sockeet and extension lead safe? I'm fairly paranoid after yknow....nearly dying in what would have been a fire, if...
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    Popped USB Plug advice, connected to extension lead

    Hi, So in my wall socket, I have plugged in A Belkin SurgeCube (Literally saved my life at one point) I mention this, because ideally I'd want to keep this in. A heavy duty extension lead (not surge protected) going in to that surgecube In to the extension lead, I plugged in A genuine...

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