Your Guide to Power Extension and Charging Station Setups

1. Your Guide to Power Extension  and Charging Station Setups    Battery technology is getting better, but it is nowhere close to                       perfect. At the end of each day - if not at mid-day - we have to                                 plug in our devices to be able to use them again. The devices                           that we have to plug in are only increasing every day, from our                           phones and laptops to our cars! Even the much-hyped                   wireless charging devices are not exactly wireless. Not yet                   anyway. This takes me to say that the most essential gadget of                         all time is a power cable!    Every little thing requires a power ​cable to transfer electricity to the device. More often than not, the supplied power cord is                                             too short or you have more devices to charge than power                       1​​

2. sockets available. This is where power extension cords come                   in.  Extension cords come in various shapes and sizes, offering                   outlets from one to more than five in compact sizes. You can                         plug in a number of low voltage items in it, from mobile                         phones and laptops to televisions and toasters.        If you look at one household’s devices, each member has their                       mobile phones; there may be one or two tablets, and one or                         more laptops or desktop computers. Then there is a television,                     an internet router, and perhaps a smart speaker. All of these                       2​

3. make up close to 10 gadgets, some of which need to be                         plugged in at all times. This requires the use of one or more                           than one extension cord. As with everything, they come in                     multiple levels of quality.  With this, comes the issue of too many appliances plugged                     into one electrical outlet by extension (pun intended!)  However, since you are still going to need power extension                     cords, let’s look at some of the factors you should keep in mind                           before buying one:    ● Grounding:  Since this extension cord will have increased electricity                 flowing through it, you must make sure that it has an earthing                         prong. This protects both you and your devices from                   occasional fluctuations in electric current.    3​

4.   ● Outlet design:  Since this is a multipurpose tool, it is beneficial to have                       grounding port for each outlet, so that you have the flexibility                       to put in a two-prong plug or a three-pronged plug. The                       outlets should also be far apart to accommodate several types                     of plug designs.    ● International compatibility:  Make sure that your ​power extension cord is travel proof. European regions have double the voltage than North America                                       does. So you want to make sure to get an extension that you                           can safely use on your travels.      4​

5. ● Surge protection:  The extension cord needs to be able to handle occasional                     electricity surges so that all of your plugged-in devices are not                       affected by it. There are a lot of negative consequences of                       access electricity to your devices. They could catch fire or                     explode, which could cause you both physical and financial                   harm.      Extensions can come in handy not only when you need to                       charge devices in a hurry, but also in other situations when                       5​

6. you want to establish permanent setups in and around your                     house.  ● Connected home:  The most basic requirement of a house is the internet                     connection. If you have a mesh network, then you have to plug                         in the main hub right next to it. You can also plug in your                             television and streaming device into this power strip.    ● Workstation:  Your workstation has everything that you need for work. This                     can have your computer, an external monitor if you require,                     speakers, a lamp, a charging setup for your tablet, laptop,                     mobile, and Bluetooth headphones.      6​

7. ● Kitchen appliances:  Kitchens have many appliances that depend on electricity, and                   for convenience, a permanent setup is a way to go. You can                         use one extension ​power cord to plug in a toaster, blender, coffee machine, and mixer. With these gadgets in place, you                                           can handle cooking and baking with ease and efficiency.        The devices you will use are only going to increase, and so will                           the power cables. Start buying smart power management tools                   and learn the art of cable management because cables are                     definitely here to stay!  7​

8. Wireless charging can be the focus of all ads, but we all know                           that that charger requires a cable. Read here to ​know ​how all of your charging solutions lie in the power extension cord​.                          If you found these Articles useful, here are some other                     articles that may be of interest.  Is it Possible to Recycle Power Cords?  Safety Guidelines to Choose The Right Extension Power Cord    8​