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re: Electrical question Re: extension cord -> power strip.
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:28 am to el Gaucho
Posted on 11/24/18 at 9:28 am to el Gaucho
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Electrical cords are the #100% cause of house fires
I'm aware. Typically that's because people buy cheap as shite extension cords that can't handle the amount of power people are pulling. The one I have is rated for over 1600 watts and I really don't think I'll ever pull that much from it.
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Posted on 11/24/18 at 11:25 pm to pankReb
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The one I have is rated for over 1600 watts and I really don't think I'll ever pull that much from it.
Depends on the computer and "speakers" mostly. Are we talking speakers that run off your PC, or an amplifier + floor standing speakers?
Assuming that you have 20A circuit breakers in your panel, a #12awg extension cord would be the safest bet. A 20A CB would trip before the wire burns up.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 8:02 am to pankReb
It is not cheap cords or undersizing. Problem is extension cords move and are exposed. So arc fault breakers were created. Too many bedrooms used extension cords that moved too much, were crushed, etc. Therefore fires resulted.
An extension cord - all of them - is only for temporary service. Typically 30 days.
AC receptacle can only safely provide 15 amps. Any power expansion device must have a 15 amp circuit breaker.
Plug-in surge protectors, with near zero joules, are another fire hazard especially if not protected by a properly earthed 'whole house' solution. If using a power strip, best is to have no protector parts (that can even make appliance damage easier) and always has that circuit breaker.
An extension cord - all of them - is only for temporary service. Typically 30 days.
AC receptacle can only safely provide 15 amps. Any power expansion device must have a 15 amp circuit breaker.
Plug-in surge protectors, with near zero joules, are another fire hazard especially if not protected by a properly earthed 'whole house' solution. If using a power strip, best is to have no protector parts (that can even make appliance damage easier) and always has that circuit breaker.
This post was edited on 11/25/18 at 8:04 am
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