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PC power question

  • 06-12-2008 4:54pm
    #1
    by8auj6csd3ioq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,124 ✭✭✭


    I have 2 computers and a printer plugged into a surge protected 4 way trailing socket .If i put a double adapter in one of the 4 will it over load? The double adapter has space for 3 plugs but I would likely be only using one now and again to save having to plug out one when Ineed an extra socket

    The plug which connects the trailing socket to the wall socket is fused


Comments

  • #2
    samhail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭samhail


    the immediate safe afswer would be no.
    i have a 4 socket extension plugged into a 4 socket extension and have had no problems.
    computers dont pull all that much current so thats not a big risk.

    i wouldnt be putting in a few 3kw heaters into it.

    another option would be to pick up a 6 plug or 8 plug extension to use instead. pick one up for 20 quid


  • #3
    by8auj6csd3ioq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,124 ✭✭✭by8auj6csd3ioq


    samhail wrote: »
    the immediate safe afswer would be no.
    i have a 4 socket extension plugged into a 4 socket extension and have had no problems.computers dont pull all that much current so thats not a big risk.
    OK thank you

    samhail wrote: »
    another option would be to pick up a 6 plug or 8 plug extension to use instead. pick one up for 20 quid
    ;) Good idea


  • #4
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    samhail wrote: »
    the immediate safe afswer would be no.
    i have a 4 socket extension plugged into a 4 socket extension and have had no problems.
    computers dont pull all that much current so thats not a big risk.

    i wouldnt be putting in a few 3kw heaters into it.

    another option would be to pick up a 6 plug or 8 plug extension to use instead. pick one up for 20 quid

    Quite correct.

    I have 6 six socket version gotten from Dixons for 20 quid. I have all my systems rigged to these sockets.
    Money well spent.
    I'd urge everyone to buy one. For the sake of 20 quid, you could save yourself hundreds down the line.


  • #5
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    It all comes down to the load that you are drawing off each socket, not how many sockets you have in the first place.


  • #6
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,387 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    It all comes down to the load that you are drawing off each socket, not how many sockets you have in the first place.
    Yep, you could have a hundred adaptors in the one socket, as long as they do not draw 13A in total when all are running you are fine.

    Most kettles are 2-3kW, and toasters 500-1kW, so plug both in and it might trip the switch, only when both are on at the same time though.


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