Is it okay to stick a power strip or surge protector into an extension cord?
curiousdog asked:
My garage only has two wall outlets and they are in two inconvenient places. I want to know if it is okay to plug the extension cord into the wall outlet but have a power strip/surge protector in the other end.
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My garage only has two wall outlets and they are in two inconvenient places. I want to know if it is okay to plug the extension cord into the wall outlet but have a power strip/surge protector in the other end.
April 1st, 2009 at 1:00 am
Only if you use a heavy duty extension cord.
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Depends on the load.
April 4th, 2009 at 10:09 am
It will work if you use a heavy duty 3 wire cord.
(You need to provide a ground for that surge protector.)
It’s not a good idea to use an extention cord as semi permanent
wiring.
Fires start that way.
At a minimum, don’t leave it plugged in when there’s no one about.