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Why shouldn't you run an extension cord under a rug?

Never hide an extension cord under a rug: trapped heat can start a fire.

  1. Someone could trip over the bump
  2. The cord can't cool off and could start a fire ✔
  3. Stepping on it wears a line in the rug

Why: A covered cord traps its own heat, and that heat can start a fire. Extension cords are meant for short-term use, not as permanent wiring. If you need one all the time, it's time to add more outlets.

Huh, didn't know that: If you need one all the time, it's time to add more outlets.

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Sources

  1. Electrical Safety Foundation International: Extension Cord Safety https://www.esfi.org/extension-cord-safety/
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