Is it ok to add a extention to a electric item?

[pcslookout]

Like a extenison cord? To beable to plug it in. If not is it ok to add a surge protector instead to extend the cord ?

 

[HN]

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Like a extenison cord? To beable to plug it in. If not is it ok to add a surge protector instead to extend the cord ?

let's say it wasn't ok to connect electric items to extension cords. what then would you connect to extension cords?

 

[BillGates]

Originally posted by: HN

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Like a extenison cord? To beable to plug it in. If not is it ok to add a surge protector instead to extend the cord ?

let's say it wasn't ok to connect electric items to extension cords. what then would you connect to extension cords?

faucets, duh

 

[FoBoT]

cords are like pipes for electricity

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
cords are like pipes for electricity

Interw3b pipes?

 

[MrBlahh]

If you are talking about using an extension cord with something like a refrigerator the answer is you shouldnt but if you must make sure the cord is rated for it.

Heres a link without html goodness cause Im lazy that might help http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY800