Somewhere out there a space heater is plugged into a power strip instead of a wall socket.... Somewhere.
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Is an extension cord okay?
Also not a good idea. Straight into the wall is the safest way to do it.
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Why is that?
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Yeah what if I'm using it to keep the broiler chickens outside warm?
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Could you explain why this is a problem? (Not disputing you. Just want to understand it better.)
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The issue may be that most extension cords aren’t a heavy-enough gauge to safely handle the electrical current drawn by a space heater without posing a fire-risk.
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