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Is it ok to use an extension cord connected to the other extension cord?

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Someone asked: When one socket is not enough, it is convenient to add an extension cord ~ then if connected to the other one!? There will be a lot of jacks that can be used, right?
A: No, DON’T do that!

👉 Each socket has a total amount of current that is tolerated, and the current we use to power the appliances must not exceed this load. Although the extension cord is plugged into the socket to make more jacks available, the total current is still the same, which means that the power consumption does not increase. Extension cord plus one and one would more likely exceed the power load, causing the cable short circuit danger!

Therefore, when the electricity demand is different from the original power distribution plan in the house, it is safe to find a qualified hydroelectric technician to reconfigure the total power capacity, circuit and socket according to the power condition!

How to calculate the load of the socket (extension cord) >> https://goo.gl/UdmA8T

※ the picture from TPC Fan Page