Design and Implementation of An Energy-Efficient Extension Board with Integrated Overcurrent Protection for Home Appliances
Stephen Eduku,
Ing. Dr. Joseph Sekyi-Ansah,
Martey Prosper Tetteh
et al.
Abstract:Electrical extension boards are a major cause of electrical fires in homes, university hostels, offices, and other key applications worldwide, often due to overloading beyond their rated capacity. Additionally, users frequently forget to turn off appliances like televisions, portable fans, or electric irons, resulting in unnecessary energy waste. These Extension boards, commonly used to power multiple electrical appliances, are widespread in homes and universities, but overloading them can lead to overheating,… Show more
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