http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "Is taping up power points safe??" Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk cazza I Agree with everyone else, go and buy those safety plugs, as they are worth the money, and you can buy them at  bargain stores sometimes as well... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440681 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440681 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:37:47 -0700 MummaBear Scary things can happen with our kids can't they.  Personally I always had those plastic things that go in powerpoints, I also covered as many powerpoints as possible with furniture, and I use those powerboards that have safety switches on them.  I also have a main safety switch.  Paranoid? Maybe.  My mum and her brother (my uncle) were playing with ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440646 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440646 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:39:57 -0700 OzBinky Personally I wouldn't do it. Like it has been said already, it's a fire hazard and is too easy to pull off. My son, who is now 18, got to a socket that was not protected correctly and put two keys in it. I didn't have a clue what blew my power that day - that was until I walked ...
I didn't have a clue what blew my power that day - that was until I walked into the room Luke was in and there was smoke everywhere - and a 5 year old sitting away from it saying, 'it wasn't me'

Luke had fused the keys together. I have no clue what saved that boy but I still have the keys today and as a reminder of what can happen.

Its just much better to buy the plastic clips that go into the socket.....

Cheers
OB]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440629 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440629 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:10:53 -0700 sunflowermom No way!! The tape comes off way too easy and he then really get hurt. The best thing is th buy a box of the those plastic plugs. They are cheap and you can find them everywhere!! Good luck Good luck]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440493 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440493 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:05:42 -0700 Kellzacar Sorry  . . .NO WAY . . ITS A FIRE HAZARD and also dangerous if bub pulls it off and eats it . . . Cheers Kellz
ITS A FIRE HAZARD and also dangerous if bub pulls it off and eats it . . .

Cheers Kellz]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440468 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440468 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:04:08 -0700 poision No if difficult to come off small particals may get stuck especially if your bub tries to put a plug in it, tape may go in it so I would say no buy proper plugs for unused plugs and just be persistant when he plays with the switches. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440448 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440448 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:35:27 -0700 AZMom Er, no. I would not even trust electrical tape. The best things are those plastic plugs you insert into the socket. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440447 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440444/is-taping-up-power-points-safe//#440447 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:29:09 -0700