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AvantgardeAClue 07/04/20 8:05:16 PM #1:	I have one of those GE surge protectors with the shitty stubby cord and I was thinking of using a single outlet extension cord for a little more reach --- Sometimes I say things and I'm not voice acting. <cite>AvantgardeAClue posted [p:941680538] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>I have one of those GE surge protectors with the shitty stubby cord and I was thinking of using a single outlet extension cord for a little more reach </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SystemEgo 07/04/20 8:06:48 PM #2:	I used to with no problem. However, when my Mum got married, my Stepdad (who was an electrician by trade) hit the roof. --- The only difference between heroin and Gamefaqs is that there's a period of time where you enjoy being on heroin. <cite>SystemEgo posted [p:941680593] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>I used to with no problem. However, when my Mum got married, my Stepdad (who was an electrician by trade) hit the roof. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AvantgardeAClue 07/04/20 8:08:51 PM #3:	SystemEgo posted... I used to with no problem. However, when my Mum got married, my Stepdad (who was an electrician by trade) hit the roof. Yeah, I heard it's supposed to be a temporary solution So why then, do they sell fancy braided extension cables then lol --- Sometimes I say things and I'm not voice acting. <cite>AvantgardeAClue posted [p:941680675] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>SystemEgo posted... </cite> <quote>I used to with no problem. However, when my Mum got married, my Stepdad (who was an electrician by trade) hit the roof.</quote> Yeah, I heard it's supposed to be a temporary solution So why then, do they sell fancy braided extension cables then lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 07/04/20 8:11:05 PM #4:	Its fine, is the cord 14/3? --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:941680758] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>Its fine, is the cord 14/3? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SystemEgo 07/04/20 8:15:35 PM #5:	AvantgardeAClue posted... Yeah, I heard it's supposed to be a temporary solution So why then, do they sell fancy braided extension cables then lol From what I gathered from the fall-out, it works but is nowhere near as safe. Obviously, being an electrician by trade (and he did end up becoming head of H&S at his company, so this might've had something to do with it), he would always go for the safest option. --- The only difference between heroin and Gamefaqs is that there's a period of time where you enjoy being on heroin. <cite>SystemEgo posted [p:941680941] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>AvantgardeAClue posted... </cite> <quote>Yeah, I heard it's supposed to be a temporary solution So why then, do they sell fancy braided extension cables then lol</quote>From what I gathered from the fall-out, it works but is nowhere near as safe. Obviously, being an electrician by trade (and he did end up becoming head of H&S at his company, so this might've had something to do with it), he would always go for the safest option. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AvantgardeAClue 07/04/20 8:28:38 PM #6:	Yeah I think I'll just mount the power strip to the wall with a strip of velcro or something I unplug all my power strips during an outage so I'm not worried about that too much, just don't want to overload a single outlet --- Sometimes I say things and I'm not voice acting. <cite>AvantgardeAClue posted [p:941681422] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>Yeah I think I'll just mount the power strip to the wall with a strip of velcro or something I unplug all my power strips during an outage so I'm not worried about that too much, just don't want to overload a single outlet </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AvantgardeAClue 07/04/20 8:28:52 PM #7:	R1masher posted... Its fine, is the cord 14/3? Sorry how can I check that --- Sometimes I say things and I'm not voice acting. <cite>AvantgardeAClue posted [p:941681432] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>R1masher posted... </cite> <quote>Its fine, is the cord 14/3?</quote> Sorry how can I check that </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 07/04/20 10:57:05 PM #8:	Yes, and in fact, the cord itself will reduce the amperage a bit. But basic facts all the magic happens in the surge protector. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:941686523] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>Yes, and in fact, the cord itself will reduce the amperage a bit. But basic facts all the magic happens in the surge protector.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrankGoreHOF 07/04/20 11:09:06 PM #9:	Yes, just make sure it's a large enough gauge and isnt going to be stepped on or anything. Also has a ground wire, but this should be standard practice anyway --- #FrankGoreHOF <cite>FrankGoreHOF posted [p:941686972] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>Yes, just make sure it's a large enough gauge and isnt going to be stepped on or anything. Also has a ground wire, but this should be standard practice anyway </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeroX91 07/04/20 11:11:49 PM #10:	You can...pretty big fire hazard though. --- 2 to the 1 from the 1 to the 3, a fitting end for a monster like me. <cite>ZeroX91 posted [p:941687035] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>You can...pretty big fire hazard though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vicious_Dios 07/04/20 11:12:57 PM #11:	AvantgardeAClue posted... Sorry how can I check that 14-2 - Black, White, Green (or bare copper wire) 14-3 - " ", and red coated wire. --- S / K / Y / N / E Twitch/YouTube/GT: *Adzeta* <cite>Vicious_Dios posted [p:941687082] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>AvantgardeAClue posted... </cite> <quote>Sorry how can I check that</quote> 14-2 - Black, White, Green (or bare copper wire) 14-3 - " ", and red coated wire. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthDemented 07/04/20 11:14:17 PM #12:	You can fart into an extension cord. --- boobies... https://store.steampowered.com/wishlist/profiles/76561198210788964/#sort=order <cite>DarthDemented posted [p:941687125] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>You can fart into an extension cord. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 07/04/20 11:17:29 PM #13:	AvantgardeAClue posted... Sorry how can I check that itll say it on the cord, theyre usually thicker gauge, but its fine, most surge protectors have a 15amp trip, so if anything youll just trip the breaker in the switch, just dont use a super long extension cord that isnt 14/3 cause thats where science and voodoo happen --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:941687247] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>AvantgardeAClue posted... </cite> <quote>Sorry how can I check that</quote> itll say it on the cord, theyre usually thicker gauge, but its fine, most surge protectors have a 15amp trip, so if anything youll just trip the breaker in the switch, just dont use a super long extension cord that isnt 14/3 cause thats where science and voodoo happen </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AvantgardeAClue 07/04/20 11:19:26 PM #14:	Hmm I bought adhesive that can hold up to 15lb so I hope that'll be enough for the power strip If not then we extensionin' --- Sometimes I say things and I'm not voice acting. <cite>AvantgardeAClue posted [p:941687307] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>Hmm I bought adhesive that can hold up to 15lb so I hope that'll be enough for the power strip If not then we extensionin' </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tropicalwood 07/04/20 11:19:52 PM #15:	I mean your electrical outlets are just one long series of extension cables leading back to the power grid. Which is also just one big ass extension cable for the most part. --- ayy lmao ayy lmao \|\| oaml oaml yya yya ayy lmao ayy lmao \|\| oaml oaml yya yya <cite>Tropicalwood posted [p:941687326] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>I mean your electrical outlets are just one long series of extension cables leading back to the power grid. Which is also just one big ass extension cable for the most part. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 07/04/20 11:43:28 PM #16:	Tropicalwood posted... I mean your electrical outlets are just one long series of extension cables leading back to the power grid. Which is also just one big ass extension cable for the most part. You are not wrong. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:941688052] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>Tropicalwood posted...</cite> <quote>I mean your electrical outlets are just one long series of extension cables leading back to the power grid. Which is also just one big ass extension cable for the most part. </quote> You are not wrong.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Laserion 07/05/20 1:23:20 AM #17:	They don't want you plugging multiplugs into other multiplugs, because then you may plug in too many loads. But if it's just a single-plug extension cord, as long as the cord can handle the multi-load of the single multiplug, it should be OK. --- There is no "would of", "should of" or "could of". There is "would've", "should've" and "could've". <cite>Laserion posted [p:941691030] in Can you pl... [t:78824958]...</cite> <quote>They don't want you plugging multiplugs into other multiplugs, because then you may plug in too many loads. But if it's just a single-plug extension cord, as long as the cord can handle the multi-load of the single multiplug, it should be OK.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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