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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 14, 2022 9:03:25 GMT -5
www.familyhandyman.com/article/things-you-should-never-do-with-power-strips "Our entire lives run on electricity, and if we’re being honest here, no one’s house has enough power outlets to keep everything running and charged. That’s why we rely so heavily on power strips to turn one plug into six or more, stretching the capabilities of our home’s electrical system. But, there are a few rules you’re probably breaking when it comes to power strip use...." My notes: I know we've all been guilty of at least one of these.
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Post by lainee on Jul 15, 2022 15:36:11 GMT -5
Great tips and I'm really careful not to overload one...bad idea!
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Post by Prometheus on Jul 16, 2022 10:37:53 GMT -5
I think the only one of those I might have broken was overloading, never thought about it. I'll have to try to make sure to determine the maximum draw I can get and the draw from each electronic plugged into it before plugging them in.
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Post by Bob on Jul 16, 2022 17:13:09 GMT -5
Overloading. Under a rug.
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Post by scooter on Jul 17, 2022 23:08:12 GMT -5
And here's something you very definitely do not want from your power strip...
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Post by spice on Jul 18, 2022 10:41:07 GMT -5
A lot are only common sense. I no longer use regular power strips for my computer preferring one with a Surge protector.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 18, 2022 20:37:13 GMT -5
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Post by Prometheus on Jul 22, 2022 11:02:25 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. I've seen people with surge protectors plugged into surge protectors.
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Post by golden on Jul 22, 2022 22:24:55 GMT -5
These power strips are built for small purposes and less time as they can't hold much weight in sending electricity. I use only for audio player or mini table fan and tried to use PC but got damaged due to running more time.
I even used for Iron for clothes, but in those days this power strip gets damaged within few days and learnt a lot from the electricians as it can't hold much weight in cooling.
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Post by Uncrowned on Jul 23, 2022 11:12:02 GMT -5
Looking behind people's desk is always a treat for seeing the power strip nonsense. Most of these seem like common sense but are commonly not followed.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 24, 2022 10:45:13 GMT -5
Prometheus, It's unreal people doing that! golden, So many people overload them. Uncrowned, I've seen some horrible things behind those desks.
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