How many devices can I plug into the lead extension?

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  • @changenoways9555
    @changenoways9555 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Bro the first 40 seconds were uncalled for you didnt have to call me out like that 🤣🤣

  • @kittydyson
    @kittydyson ปีที่แล้ว +22

    i've never had an outlet overload, but i don't want a first time for that. thank you, very useful to keep in mind

  • @jameznm
    @jameznm ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Very well explained bud, I can't believe just how many people break a combination of these rules.

  • @-CornDawg
    @-CornDawg ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude, thank you so much! This is the only video you have to watch to get it all figured out.

  • @yamagucci2966
    @yamagucci2966 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for answering all my questions about extensions!!!!

  • @Allan-um7kk
    @Allan-um7kk หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In Australia we usually have two wall sockets together which allows for more, but yea surge protectors are a must still and I always use surge protectors

  • @Kloud14
    @Kloud14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Vids like these boost my effecientcy for my life thank you

  • @aspiealpaca1917
    @aspiealpaca1917 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Really informative video. I had no idea that 13A = 2990W. I thought a socket would be a lot more powerful!
    I'll make sure to never have my portable heater set at 2000W and an hairdryer plugged into my rooms extension cord at the same time now.

    • @winterwraith8339
      @winterwraith8339 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some of your outlets in your house are set up to handle a bit more though, usually its the ones in your kitchen and wash room.

  • @sahibjaggi1853
    @sahibjaggi1853 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks dude , really came in handy as i was doing quite a few things wrongly !! Love and support from 🇦🇺

  • @tariqhabaybeh4937
    @tariqhabaybeh4937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You solved a big mystery for me .. thanks mate

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hehe happy to help

  • @MrSupercar55
    @MrSupercar55 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mate! You’ve got the same power strip and the same steering wheel for racing games as me! 😄😄😄

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  หลายเดือนก่อน

      haha:D

  • @danee0614
    @danee0614 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a bunch, Sir! I'm from the Philippines and you explained things really clear and well 😀

  • @heygodwine
    @heygodwine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so so much.
    I'm in the market for an extension cable and now, I have more than enough knowledge to know the wattage of all my devices.
    This is good stuff man. It's a subscribe from me.

  • @FahdAzad
    @FahdAzad ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video and straight to the point. Thank you.

  • @litgodgaming8907
    @litgodgaming8907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was so knowledgeable it helped to all my quires 🙂.
    Thank you for the help

  • @jason2327
    @jason2327 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, you're a life saver ❤️

  • @ellas6101
    @ellas6101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Adam, I have learned a lot!!!

  • @MePeterNicholls
    @MePeterNicholls 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I think I’ve been sailing close to the wind

  • @_vindicator_
    @_vindicator_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can daisy chain all you want as long as at least 1 of the leads is surge protected and you only connect things into your last extension, not any before it. The point is to limit the draw, multiple leads are just one long cable when it comes to a circuit.

    • @jimmatrix7244
      @jimmatrix7244 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best is to avoid daisy chain than to be sorry later.

  • @jayydubbw1187
    @jayydubbw1187 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If my surge protector is plugged into the wall outlet, would it be ok to plug my extension cord into the surge protector? Wall + surge protector + extension cord

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hi, yes its it ok. Just surge protector you are using make sure has a sufficient wattage rating to handle the total power consumption of all the devices connected to both the surge protector and the extension cord. Use a good-quality extension cord that is appropriate for your needs. Make sure it is rated for the maximum power (watts) your devices will draw.

  • @iRacerUSAF45
    @iRacerUSAF45 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips, great video…thanks!

  • @Echochamber79
    @Echochamber79 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great well explained video, really appreciate the time you took to make it!

  • @gsxr-bt2qg
    @gsxr-bt2qg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou,liked and subscribed,i'll be looking at more of your videos.

  • @miletello1
    @miletello1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked based on the intro alone! hahaha

  • @satcomhdtv
    @satcomhdtv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    theres another factor that should be taken into consideration: mains lead diameter, thus its resistance.Theoretically if its diameter is to small,even under 2.9kW load it may cause the blaze.

  • @ES-ge7bb
    @ES-ge7bb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have multiple power outlets in the room. Some are dual, some not. My understanding is that they are all on the same circuit since if I turn the one breaker off, none of the outlets work. Does that mean I have to count the total wattage of all devices connected in the room so they don’t total the max allowed?

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right, total wattage for this one room will be around 3000W. Very good question.

    • @ES-ge7bb
      @ES-ge7bb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hardwin82 Or 1800W in N Amer. Thanks for your response. Is it common to have all outlets in a room on one circuit? I'm wondering if I should get an electrician to put them on two circuits. The ceiling light is the only thing in the room on a different circuit.
      Should all devices state the wattage or amps/volts used so I can calculate the total wattage? My wife is chronically ill and always in her room. I have a small fridge, two-burner stove, kettle, TV, tablet, lights, Oxygen concentrator in the room. The kettle and stove are connected to a power bar. When they're both on, the power bar shuts power off to the two devices. If I connect the stove to the outlet, I'm guessing the breaker will shut off since they're on the same circuit. Aside from only having one of these two devices on at the same time, is configuring two circuits the only solution to resolve this? Thanks again!

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ES-ge7bb hi. Again very interesting question. Hmmm it's normal for household to be built like this. Only kitchens and bathrooms have extra circuit for appliances . I spoke with electrician at my work place, there is something called tandem breaker. They are great when you need more than 15 amps. But there are limitations. For ex wire might be not thick/good enough. Your case is very complicated, please speak with electrician, it's complicated and any modifications might be dangerous. Wish I could help more.

  • @Tselectricals
    @Tselectricals 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice presentation bhai ❤❤❤❤

  • @NasirKhan-ds8wi
    @NasirKhan-ds8wi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done Sir Excellent job ❤❤❤

  • @aidennemacie3508
    @aidennemacie3508 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you

  • @spacemonkey59
    @spacemonkey59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Power=Current x Voltage or P=I x V, even though they say its 230 Volts in the UK it rarely is, just checked mine and its 237 Volts ( took an Zs reading while at it 0.27 Ohms ) As long as your not using high current/power stuff like kettles, toasters, tumble dyers, washing machine etc you should be fine. The ones you should avoid like the plague are those 2 or 3 socket type small ones that go straight in the socket without a lead, why they haven't been banned is beyond me as after a while if left unchecked they tend to become loose and droop due to the weight of the leads connected pulling on it leading to a loose connection with the pins on the plug ( ex Sparky by the way)

  • @heygodwine
    @heygodwine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a rule of thumb, don't connect two thermal devices to the same extension unit or twin outlets.

    • @feral_felidae472
      @feral_felidae472 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me having 4 heat sources for reptiles on the same extension cord😳

  • @Angell_Lee
    @Angell_Lee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, thank you so very much! You are so amazing xo

  • @peterricoy
    @peterricoy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If there is more than one outlet associated with that circuit, do I need to add together all of the devices on both outlets? in other words, I have one outlet upstairs, and another outlet downstairs connected
    To the same circuit breaker, do I have to add together all of the devices connected to each outlet, upstairs and downstairs, or only the amount on each outlet separately? Thanks for your helpful video!

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi. In your case upstairs and downstairs has to be as one. Did you try to turn off the breaker and check what will happen?

  • @srmitch9260
    @srmitch9260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video is very helpful. Thank you very much.

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @samsilva0
    @samsilva0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video, very informative

  • @VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
    @VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 หลายเดือนก่อน

    plugging in another plug strip to another plug strip is dangerous if you exceed the load if the plug strip you inserted has a high load! if you have a 120v 15 amp strip and you plug in another strip and go over 15amps of current then the power strip might smoke and catch fire if the breaker didnt trip

  • @tricia5
    @tricia5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @petergriffinson1907
    @petergriffinson1907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you plug an extend cord to power the surge protector in another room? My room can’t support 2 pc so I need to use a surge protector to plug everything then I want to use an extension into the living room to power it. Will it be safe?

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you not reach max amp usage than yes. What country you are from and what devices you want to plug?

  • @RocZi
    @RocZi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can I use a 10A plug (with a 10A fuse) of a power strip extension, into a 13A socket?
    Is it okay, if I make sure all my devices connected to that power strip, use less than 10A total?
    my socket is UK standard as well, type G, 13A, 230V, 2990W.

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      short answer yes BUT 10A plug in a 13A socket can cause the fuse to blow more frequently, or even worse, it can cause overheating, leading to a fire hazard. Please remember that 10A is the max and one of the rules is NEVER run devices on max.

    • @RocZi
      @RocZi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hardwin82 got it. thnx! i am buying a 3 pin plug tester meter and a usb meter tester to calculate everything.

  • @MotoAngler
    @MotoAngler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much!

  • @zyeet3243
    @zyeet3243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to know! I'm going to give my new Xbox it's own wall socket.

  • @Alon456
    @Alon456 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, this is what I been looking for.
    My old generic power strip died (thankfully non of my devices was damage) so I been looking to buy a surge protector but since I don't know much about the subject I been doing some research to what should I buy for my setup.
    Thankfully I found this video and helped to understand more about what should I been looking.
    Let's see if I got this right.
    The sockets were I live are Type A and B so the maximum wattage should be between 1500-1905 (15A*100-127v) so, should I be looking for a power surge between 1800-2000 watts?
    Should that be enough for my all my devices?
    PC with 1000w PSU, PS4, Xbox SX, Tv, PC Monitor, Speakers and sometimes extra devices I need to charge like Laptop, tablet, Phone.

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Theoretical max power consumption for all those device might be bit more that 2000W
      Dont risk it. It's generally a good idea to have some extra headroom to account for any power spikes or fluctuations that might occur.

    • @Alon456
      @Alon456 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@hardwin82Thank you for the reply!

  • @Hr-ws1hy
    @Hr-ws1hy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you man

  • @amoghverma3108
    @amoghverma3108 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What if the extension links are in chain, but only the last extension link is connected to the devices. Basically I use two links just for longer distance and not multiple sockets like in a daisy chain.

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In that case should be fine. I would b worried if at the end of that you had a few power hungry devices and extension used had thin cable (cheap extension lead has thin wires and that causes heat distribution problem= fire)

    • @amoghverma3108
      @amoghverma3108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hardwin82 Just two devices at a time, laptop, macbook or smartphones.
      I did the multiplication and found that the watts are less than 1000 so i didn't find any major risk😊

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amoghverma3108 yes all good mate :)

  • @__dynamit3661
    @__dynamit3661 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice @6:10

  • @ahmedalaqeel208
    @ahmedalaqeel208 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tysm u helped me alot

  • @nognades
    @nognades ปีที่แล้ว +1

    . I have a food truck and all the food prep devices in said truck are 120V. (I have like 6 things i need to plug in) how do i plug all of these six things in without tripping the power bar? Do i need a separate power bar for each device? (Pannini grill, espresso maker ect) just trying to figure out how to plug in withou tripping power bars. Is there like an industrial power bar i need?

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's important to ensure that the total power consumption of all your devices doesn't exceed the maximum power rating of the power bar or circuit you're using.
      One solution would be to use a power bar with a higher power rating than the total power consumption of your devices, but it's important to note that this can be a potential safety hazard if the power bar or circuit is overloaded.
      Another solution would be to use multiple power bars or outlets to distribute the load. You can try plugging some of your devices into one power bar and the rest into another, making sure that the load is distributed evenly across the power bars.
      An industrial power bar or power strip may be able to handle the power requirements of your devices, but it's important to check the power rating and ensure that it's appropriate for your needs.
      It's also important to note that some appliances, such as espresso makers and panini grills, require a significant amount of power to operate, so you may need to consider using separate circuits or a generator to power these devices.
      In any case, it's always a good idea to consult with a licensed electrician to ensure that your setup is safe and up to code.

  • @DunOpondo
    @DunOpondo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, I have a question on the surge extensions, I've noticed there are some with three varistors for all the live neutral and ground and without a thermal fuse, then there are newer ones with only a single 20mm varistor (which is actually bigger than the one's in the older extension,) together with a thermal fuse, so my question is, which is better, the ones with three Mov's without a thermal fuse or the other with a single mov with a thermal fuse?
    Thanks

  • @johnsimun6533
    @johnsimun6533 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Think about watts, as work. What happens when you get to work, and especially when you are working very hard. You get hot, and you might strip your clothes off if you are in a place where you can. The problem is that, you don’t want your wiring to get hot, and you really don’t want your wiring to strip the coverings off.
    The amperage is (mA 1000 = 1 A) like the water pressure, coming out of an water hose, imagine pressing your finger over the tip.
    The voltage would be represented by the total amount of water that would be transferred from the water hose.
    Here in the US, most of the circuits are protected by 15A breakers. If you watch technology connections video about the space heaters it explains about how generally their is not going to be anything over 1500W, because of the breakers.
    There is a spike when things are powered up, then the power will settle lower. If you are interested in how much power, your devices are consuming. You can purchase a kill a watt meter. It is extremely easy to use.
    Great video, keep them up.

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nice explanation, thx for the comment 👍

  • @gilbertling2666
    @gilbertling2666 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    super helpful, thank u sir

  • @excelgamer1145
    @excelgamer1145 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For how much should we keep the board on ? Like if we kept it on for long does it have any negative repercussions ?

  • @HoMMoS94
    @HoMMoS94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If an extention has 3 sockets and its Watts limit is 3000W. Does this mean that each socket can stand 1000W max?

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that just mean that total Watts for those sockets cannot exceed 3000W. For ex you can connect a device that takes 2500W and several smaller devices that consume up to 100W each, as long as the total combined wattage of all devices remains below the extension's wattage limit (in this case, 3000W).

  • @faizefaizu111
    @faizefaizu111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks mann

  • @LeoLiburon
    @LeoLiburon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My concern was not the load but amount as i have many rather low power things plugged in. Vr station small charge devices a few hard drives a lamp only big stuff is computer tv and ac but almost none are all on at once and i figured its fine but my dad keeps saying im ganna blow up my house.

  • @jamestatler
    @jamestatler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks

  • @Kenzo9063
    @Kenzo9063 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the Max load is 13A 3250W then don't exceed 3000W. To be safe don't put one extension connected to another. Simple

  • @changenoways9555
    @changenoways9555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a ques for you. Im living in Canada and the outlet is rated for 120 V at 60 Hz. I tried searching for the max current but couldnt find it. Im guessing its around 15 Amps. But is that per outlet or would that be all outlets in a room total can only draw 15 Amps maximum?

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just had a quick look on the internet. Looks like Canada has 15 amps. Again we never should use it on max all the time. Safe is in this case 12 amps. In general, all outlets in one room will be connected to one circuit. So 15 amps in theory is THE MAX in this room.

    • @changenoways9555
      @changenoways9555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hardwin82 perfect! Thanks

  • @GreenGrove338
    @GreenGrove338 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have created my own extension board with 3 core housing PVC wire but wire coming out from box, how to lock that wire inside the box?

  • @ScytherXI
    @ScytherXI ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, Can I power up 2 PC with one power socket through an extension cable? I live in Australia 🇦🇺

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I need to know exactly what PCs you have together with everything else like monitors etc. But the short answer is NO if those are gaming PCs, YES if they are normal, nothing fancy PCs for everyday use.

    • @ScytherXI
      @ScytherXI ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hardwin82 One is a gaming pc with an rtx 3060 and the other one is a 4 year old gaming laptop with a 1050ti which uses 150w power brick

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ScytherXI yes all good here

  • @danek_hren
    @danek_hren 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:40 or just disconnect your computer (or extension cord with monitor and computer plugged in it, like in my case) when you power it off. Problem solved.

  • @joshuaedano3455
    @joshuaedano3455 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    10 pc with 3 extension chord connected to our 1 main socket at our house?

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      wow 10 PCs, wow. Its a lot, we are talking about gaming PCs?

    • @joshuaedano3455
      @joshuaedano3455 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hardwin82 only ryzen 5 5600g for cafe shop, not top tier gaming pc..

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshuaedano3455 the be fair we need to measure all the devices, 10 PC is a lot, 10 PC x 200W and we might have a problem. Ideally you want to connect some of them to the different socket in the wall

  • @airajoygonio9331
    @airajoygonio9331 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello!, is it safe to plug a dual monitor in a an extension?

    • @airajoygonio9331
      @airajoygonio9331 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has 5 maximum voltage

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, no issues here

    • @soffianfar1d559
      @soffianfar1d559 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@hardwin82 Hello I have a LG c3 OLED TV will it be okay if I plug extension to it ?

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@soffianfar1d559 What else will be connected together with your TV?

    • @soffianfar1d559
      @soffianfar1d559 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hardwin82 just TV and some Led lights I have or if it's better I can just connect the TV to it? I heard TV only takes around 250w what would you recommend?

  • @octapusxft
    @octapusxft ปีที่แล้ว

    My problem is that my UPS is supposed to go directly to the wall socket with nothing between (the built in surge protection can interfere with the surge protection power strip).
    For the sake of getting the most out of the wall socket , what do I do? The UPS only has 4 sockets and I am not supposed to have a power strip before or after the UPS.
    All this is only for the PC, screen, inkjet printer and 2 fluorescent desk lamps

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว

      In this room, you have only 1 single plug socket?

    • @octapusxft
      @octapusxft ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardwin82 I have 3 sockets on a fair distance between them. But the new APC UPS just came and it made my decision for me, it will go on battery mode unless it is plugged direectly to the wall without even a tiny strip between.
      So I connected the rest of the the minor devices (very low power stuff like small desk lamps, and phone chargers) to a strip coming from another socket.

  • @sumobo7108
    @sumobo7108 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since most lead extension with surge protector have only ONE on/off button for 4/5/6 gang,can i plug out my adapter while the switch is on? I don't want to switch off entire device just to plug out one power adapter.

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't see why not. Just double check how much power devices are using

  • @hollyberry1603
    @hollyberry1603 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like mine.

  • @delwyn_rc3318
    @delwyn_rc3318 ปีที่แล้ว

    Weird, I have a Type B plug but it’s rated 16A

  • @MoztWanted5859
    @MoztWanted5859 ปีที่แล้ว

    So if I’m in the us and I use type B
    Which is twin outlet is using 15 AMP c 110 volt = 1650 is that one or both outlets

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's a tricky one, you never know how was connected. I would say 15 amps max. Just found that : "In the United States, a typical double socket wall outlet, also known as a duplex outlet, is designed to handle a maximum electrical load of 15 amps." In theory, if U have the sized to handle 40 AMP wire and a good breaker would work

    • @MoztWanted5859
      @MoztWanted5859 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hardwin82 thank you for the reply I’ll definitely keep that in mind

  • @altvamp
    @altvamp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The more the merrier.

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hehe

  • @johneagle7842
    @johneagle7842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    or just plug 1 item into socket so you don't have to put up with bull.

  • @MiterAlmeida
    @MiterAlmeida ปีที่แล้ว

    You mentioned to not daisy chain, but how is that different than connecting your lead extenssion to your power board on the ground ?

  • @NASH78
    @NASH78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    8

  • @sriyash1241
    @sriyash1241 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Speak with some more energy man. Thanks for the explaination though.

  • @DariusUK
    @DariusUK ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in UK.
    From one 230v socket Im running 2 devices total of 4000w for around 6 years on a daily basis and never had any problems.
    How can it be like this???

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว

      what devices are those?

    • @DariusUK
      @DariusUK ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardwin82 2000w multicooker and 2000w grill

    • @hardwin82
      @hardwin82  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DariusUK some curcuit is going directly to some appliences. For ex oven. Braker for this will be different, probably 20 Amps. So 20*230V is 4600W. Sockets will have 13 amps.