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I have this kind of extension cord. And I have this 2000 W induction cooktop.

The mosquito repellent I mentioned is like this: enter image description here

Can I use them safely on extension cord instead of using them directly on socket (like we do normally)?

Once my friend used extension for a cooler and extension cord got damaged. Some say you shouldn't use it for coolers and fridge.

Vikas
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Ok, I'll bite.

The cord needs to be rated for the current required for your load.

Total load would be:

  • Cooktop: 2000W/240V = 8.3A
  • Bug juice vaporizer: about 5W, so 5/240V = 0.021A

So adding the vaporizer isn't the issue. It's the rating on the cord being adequate for the cooktop. The linked Amazon page for the cord doesn't give a current rating. You will need to check.

It's likely that the strip you have isn't adequate for the cooktop; you will need a heavier cord to be safe.

Dave Tweed
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    So many products on Amazon are devoid of specifications that I hesitate to order anything electrical. My advice to @Vikas is: don't buy anything electrical unless you have specifications! – JYelton May 06 '20 at 18:23
  • Okay. What means heavier cord in simple words? Also, are their special cords for items like these? – Vikas May 06 '20 at 18:23
  • @JYelton I'm not buying them, I already have similar things. – Vikas May 06 '20 at 18:24
  • 2000W is a large load. I would use a dedicated cord suitable for a construction power tool with a direct run back to the socket, with no 'power strip' in between. If you need the vaporizer near the cooker, run a separate lightweight cord to it, perhaps off a nearby lighting circuit. – hacktastical May 06 '20 at 18:31
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    @Vikas You might find this other question interesting because it deals with powering things over extension cords and power strips. https://electronics.stackexchange.com/q/468307/2028 – JYelton May 06 '20 at 18:32
  • And.. closed question. @Vikas, at least you got your answer, and that's what really counts. – hacktastical May 06 '20 at 18:33