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Fridge Freezer plugged into an extension cable

  • 11-08-2020 03:42AM
    #1
    Yip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I was wondering if its safe to plug a fridge freezer into an extension cable?
    All the fridges i've been looking at come with a 1.5 or 2 meter cable while my socket is about 3m away.
    I looked at the user manuals and they say not to use extensions, I googled it and seem to have mixed answers.
    Does anyone here know if its safe?
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    YellowBucket
    Closed Accounts Posts: 488 ✭✭YellowBucket


    It’s not ideal as extension leads aren’t intended for permanent use but, it’s not going to overload it either. Fridges don’t draw that much power.

    I would recommend if you’ve a permanently connected appliance you get a proper socket fitted near by.

    Manuals always recommend against using trailing sockets / extension leads as a general advisory note.


  • #3
    Yip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭Yip


    Would something like this do the job or would i need something else? https://powercity.ie/product/2220PM


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