Fatal Bodelwyddan house fire caused by overheated coiled extension lead | Australia Power Plug Socket

The integrated double-barrel flashlight is very bright and has constant and flashing modes. It fires enough photons to adequately illuminate an entire room bright enough to read is pointed at the ceiling. I mention this because my family used this technique in The Philippines to provide enough light for nieces and nephews to get their homework done.

Arriving in showrooms now, accompanied by a pair of hybrids, the Ioniq Electric is more than Hyundai’s first local push to the world of green motoring. It represents the start of electric power’s democratisation with usable range, attainable price, and an agreeable driving experience.

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This Christmas display in Dayton has the coolest penguins, a favorite of those who visit the display. There’s also a beautiful bridge that crosses over the lake.

If you’re traveling outside the United States, you may also need an adapter that has a voltage converter. This is because electronics in the United States use a 120 voltage system whereas Europe and other regions use 240 voltage. While electronics today clearly label whether they are equip for both voltage systems, if you’re not sure if your device needs a converter, there is plenty of helpful information on dual voltage devices online. A quick Google search should do the trick.

A couple of recent announcements have heralded the end of the so-called “AC plug war” here in Australia, as well as potentially signalling the ending of the DC one too.

With a claimed range of around 230km in the real world, the Ioniq Electric can take you from Sydney to Bathurst, or Melbourne to Mansfield, on a single charge.

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It became the norm in the 1950s as South Africa introduced compulsory earthing. But the Brits quickly abandoned the three-pronged rounded pin plugs in favour of the 13amp double flat-pin plugs.

‘Whether your Christmas tree is real or fake, it’s vitally important that you ensure any lights on or around it are in good condition and plugged into sockets that aren’t overloaded. 

A warning has been issued to Bristol residents about neglecting their trees, using fairy lights in a bad condition and leaving Christmas lights on when they go to bed – which could put them and their neighbours at risk of an electrical blaze.

Dublin Fire Chief Dennis Keeley told the Irish Mirror: “The coiled cables are meant to be used fully extended.