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Running a heater, TV, and laptop on one power strip — safe?

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Correct Incorrect Space heaters draw high wattage and should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Using a power strip risks overheating the strip, tripping breakers, or starting a fire. Never daisy-chain high-draw appliances.

Running a heater, TV, and laptop on one power strip — safe?

• Yes, power strips handle anything
• No, heaters need a direct outlet
• Only if the strip has an on/off switch
• Yes, as long as the strip is new