The three appliances that must always be plugged straight into wall sockets are kettles, heaters and toasters, reports ...

Using certain power-hungry appliances with an extension lead can create a significant fire risk, so it is important to know which devices should always be plugged into the wall.

They’re inexpensive and easy to use, and they help keep you safe when doing DIY electrical work. Solution: Test. Use. Verify. First, test the tester by holding it to a known live circuit, like a ...