I have a multi plug extension cord and last night I heard it hissing and crackling for a few moments every now and then what does this mean? Is it dangerous and
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![An extension cord for an outlet with a damaged cable, with sparks. Dangerous to health, short circuit. The illustration is in solid black. Vector Stock Vector Image & Art - Alamy An extension cord for an outlet with a damaged cable, with sparks. Dangerous to health, short circuit. The illustration is in solid black. Vector Stock Vector Image & Art - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2H97831/an-extension-cord-for-an-outlet-with-a-damaged-cable-with-sparks-dangerous-to-health-short-circuit-the-illustration-is-in-solid-black-vector-2H97831.jpg)
An extension cord for an outlet with a damaged cable, with sparks. Dangerous to health, short circuit. The illustration is in solid black. Vector Stock Vector Image & Art - Alamy
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![For some clumsy reason, my metal bracelet touched the metal part of my adaptor (which is currently charging). Then a huge spark lit up right before my face it was scary. Can For some clumsy reason, my metal bracelet touched the metal part of my adaptor (which is currently charging). Then a huge spark lit up right before my face it was scary. Can](https://preview.redd.it/for-some-clumsy-reason-my-metal-bracelet-touched-the-metal-v0-599yu3myp8q81.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=9654e9aa0754620c8e64bb962ddeb251bb3da825)
For some clumsy reason, my metal bracelet touched the metal part of my adaptor (which is currently charging). Then a huge spark lit up right before my face it was scary. Can
Kingston Fire & Rescue - This extension cord adapter was found sparking in the rain. So many issues, broken ground prong, damaged cord, not meant for outdoor use. Please use extension cords
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![Someone plugged an overpowered tool into my extension cord and it sparked and turned black. Can I still use the other socket? : r/askanelectrician Someone plugged an overpowered tool into my extension cord and it sparked and turned black. Can I still use the other socket? : r/askanelectrician](https://preview.redd.it/someone-plugged-an-overpowered-tool-into-my-extension-cord-v0-mkmk24gfio6a1.jpg?auto=webp&s=507f0e18eaa69745b420ccf5fd4bade77f3409a9)
Someone plugged an overpowered tool into my extension cord and it sparked and turned black. Can I still use the other socket? : r/askanelectrician
![The plug for an extension cord at my school. Someone was sitting like 20cm away from it and at 1 point where the cord was being moved it even sparked a bit. : The plug for an extension cord at my school. Someone was sitting like 20cm away from it and at 1 point where the cord was being moved it even sparked a bit. :](https://i.redd.it/4dn85q1wj7x51.jpg)