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Guidance on the Correct Use of Extension Leads and Socket Adaptors 
Extension leads 
The use of extension leads for other than immediate temporary use has always been discouraged. 
When new or refurbished offices, laboratories, workshops etc. are planned the number of electrical 
items and their position should be considered and a sufficient number of wall sockets provided. 
However, it is recognised that there has been a huge increase in the number of electrical items, 
especially personal computer equipment, and that the need to use extension leads is inevitable. 
The following basic guide lines are intended to ensure the safe use of extension leads: 
• Wherever possible, the extension socket(s) and their leads should be permanently 
secured on walls or other fixed equipment. 
• Where permanent fixing is not possible the extension sockets and lead should be 
positioned, preferably off the floor, so that they cannot be damaged (by people, equipment, 
machinery, spillages of liquid etc.) and cannot cause a hazard (tripping etc.). 
• Cable reel extension leads must be fully unwound in use (to avoid coils overheating). 
• Unless absolutely necessary one extension lead should not be plugged into another. 
• The size of fuse in the plug of an extension lead made up 'in house' must take into 
account the current rating of the cable used for the lead.  
Socket Adaptors 
A socket adaptor contains two to four sockets and is plugged directly into a mains socket. 
The use of socket adaptors is strongly discouraged because: 
•  they are not normally fused and if two or more of an adaptor's sockets are used it is 
possible to draw a total current in excess of the 13 amps maximum for the wall socket. This could 
lead to damage to the wiring of the building and a risk of fire. 
•  they protrude from wall sockets and are easily damaged or knocked and can cause 
damage.