Over fused wires cause fires

Learn why over fused wires cause fires in this informative video. Protect your home by understanding the dangers of overloading circuits.

[jonathanschwartz]

Need a little explaining. In the first example, the fire is started in the rag pile using a “rinky dink” extension cord powering multiple high draw appliances. Check.

But in the second example the extension appears to be a higher quality power strip and the fire is initiated in the wall plug, not the power strip or the cable.

Isn’t the primary problem is that you’re drawing 28 amps through a 15 amp socket? Would the same result happen if the power strip were replaced with a suitable heavy duty extension cord?

[Kal-ElZorel]

Its a wonder NYC hasn't gone up like Chicago did with all the extension cords. If that fire gets in the walls.