C2G 88513 2 Metre UK Power Cable (IEC320C13 to BS 1363) 6 Foot Kettle Lead/Power Cord, Black

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Direct lightning strikes can also produce huge surges from up to 2km away. Surges can be induced in cabling systems, even when there is no direct connection to the point of a lightning strike.

A power element of 3kW is generally considered best for fast boiling and all of our top-scoring kettles have this wattage. A smart plug turns a traditional electrical outlet into a smart home system. You can use one to turn on lights with an app or your voice, or monitor the power consumption of appliances, such as a fridge. But doing proper research before you buy is essential if you're to avoid the issues we found.

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There are finer details to think about too, which can make a real difference when you’re using your kettle day in, day out: Take care not to charge laptops or mobile phones overnight and ensure you don't plug too many items into the same adaptor at any given time.

Good smoke detectors warn you early when there's a real fire and give you time to escape - here are the best smoke alarms. We advise people to buy electronic goods from reputable retailers and to stop using them immediately if their chargers are showing any signs of heating or damage." A kettle lead is known as a UK mains lead, an IEC cable or a power lead. Some people call it a kettle lead as it is pretty much the same cable used to power an electric kettle! Technically there is a difference between the IEC connector commonly used to power most AV and electrical devices (the IEC type 13) and the true connector used to power a high temperature kettle (which is in fact an IEC type 15). However in general, if you are connecting the power of a professional audio visual device such as an amplifier, an AV matrix or a moving head light fixture etc. don’t look too confused if they ask you for a kettle lead. CIE is one of the UK's leading and most innovative professional AV distributors and are widely accepted as the experts in commercial sound systems design and supply.A surge protector can absorb only so many surges before it stops functioning. Although it's practically impossible to tell exactly when this happens, the longer it's been used for the more at risk you are. If it's absorbed a serious power surge you should always replace it immediately.