You can charge an electric car using a domestic three-pin plug socket, but a wallbox charger is far better for home use. We ...

Overloading your plug sockets with multiple electric appliances can be tempting, but just because your extension lead can squeeze in four plugs doesn't mean it's safe to do so. Some appliances require ...

This is because a double plug socket does not actually have double the power of a single socket (20A vs 13A), so you can risk causing a fire by overloading it with two power hungry appliances at a ...