Users of extension leads must be made aware of the following:

Users of extension leads must be made aware of the following:

• Long extension leads have a higher power rating when un-coiled compared to when they are coiled. If the user intends to use the extension lead to power say a 2kW heater, then it is very important that it is fully uncoiled. If it is not coiled, then there is a risk of a fire breaking out.

• An extension lead wired with normal 13A cable should not be longer than 12 meters.

• An extension lead must not be plugged into another extension lead such that their total length exceeds 12 meters.

• If the extension lead is longer than 12m, then it must be fitted with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a rated operating current not exceeding 30mA.