タコ足あし配はい線せん

noun

octopus wiring; daisy-chained power strips; overloaded outlet

Refers to the dangerous practice of plugging many devices into a single outlet using multiple power strips or adapters, resembling an octopus's legs. Often used in safety warnings.

• タコ足あし配はい線せんは火か災さいの原げん因いんになるのでやめましょう。

  Avoid octopus wiring because it can cause a fire.

• このオフィスはタコ足あし配はい線せんだらけで危あぶない。

  This office is full of overloaded outlets and is dangerous.