It's easy to plug too many devices into too few sockets, particularly when using extension leads and USB ports. Here's how to plug in devices and charge phones and laptops safely Overloading your plug ...

The South African Bureau of Standards has updated the general requirements for plug and socket systems, which will result in changes to electrical socket outlets and adaptors. A recent update to SANS ...

Wall sockets in your home come in all shapes and forms. Some electrical outlets have a T-shaped hole to indicate that they're rated at 20A, while others feature USB ports to make charging your ...

The aim of the new plug and socket standards in South Africa is to reduce the number of adapters required in households and businesses. This is according to South African Bureau of Standards’ (SABS) ...

Right now, if you happen to be in Noth America, chances are pretty good that there’s at least one little face staring at you. Look around and you’ll spy it, probably about 15 inches up from the floor ...

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There is clearly something very wrong “within the state of Rome”. Very few homes or businesses have enough electric power sockets in the right places to cope with the array of appliances and devices ...