Re: Use of Extension Cord
- From: Big Mouth Billy Bass <nannerbac@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 14:20:58 -0800
On 19 Nov 2005 21:25:40 -0800, via
<1132464340.190007.178930@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
littleboyblu87@xxxxxxxxx spake thusly:
>I don't see what the problem would be with using a regular extension
>cord with a vcr, tv, or cordless telephone since they're often located
>in areas of a room where the cord is not exposed. One of my problems is
>that my tv, vcr, and cable box can only be put in one area of the room
>and there is only one outlet there. This means that I can only plug in
>the tv and cable box. Where am I supposed to plug in the vcr at? That's
>why I need an extension cord. But of course, the manual says not to use
>it (and the same thing for the cordless telephone).
The best thing to do is to buy a switched outlet strip with a 15 amp
circuit breaker. By design, it will likely also include some minimal
surge suppression. The typical extension cord is not meant for
permanent applications. Too wimpy; too subject to abuse by overload.
.
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