generate heat by consuming a substantial amount of electrical power. Many household space heaters operate at approximately 1,500 watts when set to their highest setting, although the actual power consumption varies by model.
A typical power strip may not be designed to safely handle this kind of continuous electrical demand. Even if the strip has several available sockets, that does not mean it can support a high-wattage heating appliance.
When a space heater draws more current than the power strip is designed to carry, the internal conductors and electrical
