In summer, it’s our best friend. But the portable air conditioner is like a space heater… summer version! Its power consumption is enormous, especially at startup, and it can  cause the  power strip to trip in just a few minutes.

Smart tip: Always plug it in alone, directly into a wall outlet.  Even if it’s far from the sofa, it’s better than risking a short circuit.

4. The vacuum cleaner: cleaning, power boost

Vacuuming is fast, efficient… but also energy-intensive. Its peak consumption at startup is formidable. Plugging it into a power strip that’s already in use  greatly increases the risks .

What to do: Use a wall outlet , especially if other appliances are running at the same time (washing machine,  iron , etc.).

5. The desktop computer and all its accessories

The CPU, the screen, the printer, the speakers… it all adds up quickly. And yet, we often plug them all into the same power strip. The result: a  gradual but real overload .

Safety tip: Choose a power strip equipped with a surge protector.  And if possible, distribute your connections across  two different wall outlets .

The 3 golden rules for using a power strip safely

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