Question

What is the problem when a multi-plugs adaptor is used to connect many appliances to the same socket?

• A. The current drawn from the mains gets higher and overheating may occur.
• B. The voltage across the live and neutral wires increases and overheating may occur.
• C. The flow of the current will be slowed down and the power to each appliance will be reduced.
• D. The appliances will be damaged due to the higher current that flows through each appliance.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The current drawn from the mains gets higher and overheating may occur.

• While using multi-plugs the appliances draw current that is more than the rated current capacity which heats the wires and results in melting them.
• This means much amount of current will be drawn from the socket.
• If we plug in a washing machine,a hair dryer ,a 1 HP mixer grinder then out socket will simply melt.
• So by using multi-plugs adapter current drawn increase result in overheating.