Is it acceptable to connect your surge protector, which powers your PC and other devices, to a long extension cord?

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Is it acceptable to connect your surge protector, which powers your PC and other devices, to a long extension cord?

Is it acceptable to connect your surge protector, which powers your PC and other devices, to a long extension cord?

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jules72170
Junior Member

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08-08-2020, 11:28 PM

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My PC with an RTX 3080 OC card and four other cords are connected to a good surge protector. The surge protector's cord was plugged into an outlet on the opposite side of my room, but sparks appeared when I checked it was fully secured. I removed the cord and used a longer extension cord to connect it to another wall outlet. Is this safe, or should the surge protector be directly connected to a wall outlet instead of using an extension cord? My concern is the cord length isn’t sufficient.

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jules72170

08-08-2020, 11:28 PM #1

My PC with an RTX 3080 OC card and four other cords are connected to a good surge protector. The surge protector's cord was plugged into an outlet on the opposite side of my room, but sparks appeared when I checked it was fully secured. I removed the cord and used a longer extension cord to connect it to another wall outlet. Is this safe, or should the surge protector be directly connected to a wall outlet instead of using an extension cord? My concern is the cord length isn’t sufficient.

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Yahli987
Member

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08-09-2020, 07:11 AM

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From galvinpower.org:
Avoid connecting a power strip to an extension cord or using a daisy chain. Such connections may lead to overloads and fire risks. This method also violates the NEC electrical code and OSH guidelines.

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Yahli987

08-09-2020, 07:11 AM #2

From galvinpower.org:
Avoid connecting a power strip to an extension cord or using a daisy chain. Such connections may lead to overloads and fire risks. This method also violates the NEC electrical code and OSH guidelines.

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walee123
Senior Member

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08-09-2020, 01:21 PM

#3

Regarding an outdoor 14 gauge cord, it is a substantial rubber-coated wire. A standard extension cord might lead to an overload situation.

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walee123

08-09-2020, 01:21 PM #3

Regarding an outdoor 14 gauge cord, it is a substantial rubber-coated wire. A standard extension cord might lead to an overload situation.

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Sparkstorms
Junior Member

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08-10-2020, 04:47 PM

#4

It should probably be okay. If you're referring to a 100ft extension, there could be problems. There are usually safety guidelines against doing that at home, just like warning labels on plastic bags not to cover your head. A simple mistake might cause someone to trip with the cord or a pet to chew it.

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Sparkstorms

08-10-2020, 04:47 PM #4

It should probably be okay. If you're referring to a 100ft extension, there could be problems. There are usually safety guidelines against doing that at home, just like warning labels on plastic bags not to cover your head. A simple mistake might cause someone to trip with the cord or a pet to chew it.