You know, tow plugs have a lifespan, too.

Panasonic Japan has warned that the recommended lifespan of tow plugs is about 3-5 years. Although the exterior still looks normal, internal parts may gradually deteriorate from cumulative applications such as loose contact terminals, solid wire insulation, dust or moisture accumulation, including oxidation metal contacts.

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The problem is that these degenerations are often invisible from the outside, but can worsen conductivity, cause cumulative heat, short-circuit, or cause plastic melting to become the cause of fires, especially plug-in tow plugs left behind a TV, computer desk, or corner of a home that rarely moves Czech examination.

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If you're not sure how long you've been using a tow plug, Panasonic recommends looking at the year of production that is usually printed on the wiring, and when changing a new one, write the start date on the wiring or on the plug to remind yourself how long it's been in use.

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However, the 3-5 year figure does not necessarily mean that the tow plug will break immediately at maturity, but rather a safety guide, especially heavy-duty homes, plug multiple devices, or use with high-power appliances. The condition should be checked regularly and replaced immediately if abnormal symptoms such as a loose outlet, a burning smell, an abnormal hot plug body, burns, changing colors, broken wires, frames, or broken insulation are found.

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For safe use, you should avoid multiple stacked tow plugs, not plugging multiple high-power appliances at once, and opting for standardized tow plugs with power cuts or overcurrent protection breakers, because the seemingly still available tow plugs may be vulnerable to hiding inside without us knowing.

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Source: X Panasonic Japan

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