Shredders
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Elise Lynn
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Is it safe electrically to put a plastic grocery bag in a shredder to make it easier when emptying? I don't want to start a fire because it's plastic and plugged in??
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I use these bags about 70% of the time and have had no issues over the past 3 years.
I use plastic bags in mine to catch cuttings, without problems. If you are still concerned, go online and find the make/model of your shredder and see if they have further info.
Are you talking about a paper shredder? If so the plastic would most probably melt before it would catch on fire. Just monitor it when using and for a short time after.
yes it’s not shredding the bag or even finding a box that fits the shredder and get rid of the box when it’s full
Putting plastic thru a paper shredder is not a good idea. Look for places that use plastic grocery bags to make things like rugs and donate to them.
some shredders come with plastic bag hooks built in, I can't see any reason to not use a plastic liner bag
TY!
l would not put the plastic into the shredder as it will clog the blades, get hot and possibly burn out the motor.
Yes
You are right!! I misunderstood the question.