Out of plugs in my fishroom

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essy

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..Could I run a control panel (multiple plug outlet thingy) off a extension cord without causing a fire hazard? Thanks.
 
I use power bars with my tanks, just watch the load on them I had one almost catch on fire last year when all my tanks heaters where on. Also keep them up high and you will be fine.
 
It depends on how loaded the circuit is already. I have some power strips in use, but it's for several low power devices.
 
i just had to replace my circut breaker and run extension chords to set up my new snake cage cu i was out of power too
 
essy;2431938; said:
..Could I run a control panel (multiple plug outlet thingy) off a extension cord without causing a fire hazard? Thanks.


it depends how much power(watts) that each item you plug in needs!!!
Remember Watts = Volts x Amps............
check you items and add up the watts or better yet one circuit in your
house is rated for 12 amps before the breaker trips but I recommend
to stay below this.....Many power bar (from china) will burn before
the breaker trips....Buy AMERICAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!or CANADIAN!!!!

the breakers say 15amps but 12 amps is the max. same load by code....
 
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