Safety
Five Extension Cord Rules to Enhance Electrical Safety
As one of the most extensively used electrical products in construction, extension cords pose risks ranging from overheating to becoming a fire hazard, which may result in lives lost and property damage.
By Jeson Pitt
August 24, 2018
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by Jeson Pitt
Jeson Pitt works with the marketing department of D&F Liquidators and regularly writes to share his knowledge while enlightening people about electrical products and solving their electrical dilemmas. He's got the industry insights that you can count on along with years of experience in the field. Jeson lives in Hayward, CA and loves to explore different cuisines that the food trucks in the Bay area have to offer.
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