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How many extensions can I put on a standard power point

  • 28-10-2020 10:23AM
    #1
    pinkfloydian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭


    I have 3 wall power points and I need to provide power to 11 items, with 2 spares.

    The groupings are determined more by their location in the room than anything else. I have a couple of questions:-

    1)Am I overloading anywhere with the configurations below?
    2)Am I OK to have PC on an extension? (I only have 3 outlets)
    3)Ideally, I would like to buy extensions that I can screw to side of desk. Are these readily available?

    Extension 1
    DVD player
    TV
    Horizon TV Box
    Lamp
    Spare

    Extension 2
    DECT House Phone
    Router
    PC Monitor
    Lamp

    Extension 3 (to include USB)
    Desktop PC
    Printer
    PC Speakers
    Spare


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  • #2
    aido79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    pinkfloydian wrote: »
    I have 3 wall power points and I need to provide power to 11 items, with 2 spares.

    The groupings are determined more by their location in the room than anything else. I have a couple of questions:-

    1)Am I overloading anywhere with the configurations below?
    2)Am I OK to have PC on an extension? (I only have 3 outlets)
    3)Ideally, I would like to buy extensions that I can screw to side of desk. Are these readily available?

    Extension 1
    DVD player
    TV
    Horizon TV Box
    Lamp
    Spare

    Extension 2
    DECT House Phone
    Router
    PC Monitor
    Lamp

    Extension 3 (to include USB)
    Desktop PC
    Printer
    PC Speakers
    Spare

    Each socket is rated at 13 Amps. This means they can handle approximately 3000 watts(13 amps × 230 volts). Add the wattage of each device you have plugged into the extension lead. If the total wattage is less than 3000 it should be ok.
    Most of the items you have mentioned are low powered appliances so it shouldn't be a problem.

    It's ok to have a pc on an extension. It only becomes a problem if you have multiple PC's on a circuit.

    Most of these type extension leads can be screwed to the side of a desk
    https://www.screwfix.ie/p/masterplug-13a-4-gang-unswitched-surge-protected-extension-lead-2m/8068g


  • #3
    pinkfloydian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭pinkfloydian


    Thanks for the comprehensive reply aido79


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