• carbon on contacts due to arc burn can also act as a resistance and create fire
  • burned wires must be also snipped or much better, replaced to avoid electric fire.
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    This drives me crazy! Every apartment I’ve lived in has had a shortage of outlets in the main areas. But meanwhile, my mom’s apartment has EIGHT sets of outlets in her living/dining area. Sixteen total outlets in that room. 4 pairs in the kitchen. It’s amazing, I dunno how she got so lucky.

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        Probably per room but most devices aren’t going to draw a ton of power. If you have an antique microwave collection, that might be a problem though.

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          Yes, these days you might have like 20 devices plugged in, but they’re all DC and most only draw about 10W each. Also, they’re not all drawing power at the same time.