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Electrical question Re: extension cord -> power strip.
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:20 am
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:20 am
I need to move my entertainment center to another wall in my living room. Problem is this is an old place and all of the outlets are on one side of the wall.
I know you're typically advised not to plug a power strip into an extension cord but would buying a heavier-duty extension cord help? I'm looking at an "industrial strength" one that has a much higher wattage and the power strip has an internal breaker.
I'm looking to plug up one computer, two monitors, speakers, a PS4, and probably some smaller things like an phone charger/etc. Also going to by some cord shields to help run along the wall and corner.
I know you're typically advised not to plug a power strip into an extension cord but would buying a heavier-duty extension cord help? I'm looking at an "industrial strength" one that has a much higher wattage and the power strip has an internal breaker.
I'm looking to plug up one computer, two monitors, speakers, a PS4, and probably some smaller things like an phone charger/etc. Also going to by some cord shields to help run along the wall and corner.
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Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:22 am to pankReb
Should be fine. Just dont plug any power tools or vacuum cleaners into it.
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:24 am to pankReb
You really want to have an extension cord in your living room? Call an electrician.
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:25 am to pankReb
Any reason you dont want to call an electrician and have them add a receptacle over there?
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:26 am to pankReb
Electrical cords are the #100% cause of house fires
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:52 am to pankReb
FTR the reason ext cords cause fire is daisy chaining them. Plug in something 15 amps, breaker won't trip, but wires are "stretched" so thin they get hot like filaments in a light bulb and melt down and start fire. Wire diameter in a cord is rated for the length of a cord.
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:53 am to pankReb
Just plug Romex into your outlet, run it along wall, solder it to your power strip plug, wrap it up. Profit?
Posted on 11/24/18 at 10:14 am to pankReb
Would something like this work?
Tripp Lite 7 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip, Extra Long Cord 25 ft.,
Tripp Lite 7 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip, Extra Long Cord 25 ft.,
Posted on 11/24/18 at 10:35 am to pankReb
If you buy a 10ga extension cord you will probably be ok. But get your wallet ready. 50' is $108
Probably.
Or you could cause a fire and die in your sleep. And kill all your neighbors.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Pro-50-ft-20-Amp-125-Volt-10-Gauge-Yellow-Outdoor-Generator-Cord/3191749
Probably.
Or you could cause a fire and die in your sleep. And kill all your neighbors.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Pro-50-ft-20-Amp-125-Volt-10-Gauge-Yellow-Outdoor-Generator-Cord/3191749
Posted on 11/24/18 at 11:38 am to pankReb
I would use a properly sized extension cord and not worry about it, but another alternative is using surface mounted conduit and outlet box, and pull the proper size wire through it. Mount a dual outlet box behind your equipment, run conduit along the base board to the nearest outlet. They make a adapter that lets you pull out a existing outlet and remount it in a frame that extends the outlet away from the wall about an inch, it has a exit port to attach conduit. Mount it all with some plastic drywall anchors and paint it to match the wall, can be easily removed and patched up when you move out. This stuff is available at Lowes or Home Depot and is the stuff made of gray PVC.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 1:30 am to pankReb
What's on the other side of the wall you want to move to? Maybe you get lucky and there might be an outlet you can tie in to.
It's not hard to wire up a new outlet.
It's not hard to wire up a new outlet.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 8:17 am to pankReb
Why not Putin the proper outlet
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