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Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

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There are two kinds of extension cords in the world: the kind you want to show off, like these Conway Electric pretties, and the kind you hope no one ever, ever sees. The majority fall into the latter ...