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re: Electrical question Re: extension cord -> power strip.

Posted on 11/24/18 at 11:38 am to
Posted by EA6B
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Member since Dec 2012
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Posted on 11/24/18 at 11:38 am to
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 by pankReb
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Member since Mar 2009
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Posted on 11/24/18 at 12:11 pm to
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I would use a properly sized extension cord and not worry about it,


16 gauge good enough?

quote:

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.



Not a bad idea.
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