What needs to be plugged directly into the wall?
Posted: April 3, 2020 at 10:09 am, Last Updated: April 17, 2020 at 3:17 pm
Some devices draw significant amounts of current, and should be plugged directly into the wall. Contact Environmental Health and Safety Office- Fire Safety if you have specific questions about how to power your devices/appliances. The Electrical Safety Guide can also provide information about the safe powering of devices. The following devices should always be plugged directly into the wall:
- Portable heaters (i.e., space heaters)
- Refrigerators
- Large fans
- Microwaves
- Power strips
- Coffee pots
- Any device that draws over 10 amperes
Write to Environmental Health & Safety Office at safety@gmu.edu