Daisy Chaining Power Strips?

[DoubleY]

In  my room I have so many electronics that I need 4 power strips that are all daisy chained together. I am even thinking about adding a 5th because there are no open slots on any of the power strips.

 

I am not exceeding the power strips power delivery limits. Each power strip is rated at 1875watts, and I am only using ~800watts at peak (from what I have noticed). My room is on a dedicated 15amp circuit which can handle ~1750watts. So that's not an issue either.

 

I have read that daisy chaining is dangerous whether you are coming close to power limits or not. Is this true?

 

I have 2 desks and 3 shelves all made of wood surrounding these power strips, so I really don't want to start a fire. Do you think what I am doing is safe? I don't see why not, but like I said, I don't exactly feel like burning down my house. 

[SJBijzitter]

Chaining itself is not dangerous at all

[Dr3nz4r]

As long as the strip diameter on the wires is the same, and the no wire has a smaller diameter there is nothing to worry about.

[Seqenretao]

yes there is a danger to it. yes it can start a fire though it most likely wont, but just keep in mind if it does and is discovered as the source of the fire your insurance wont cover any of it. (its not the wire from the wall to the strip it's the wire inside the strip you have to worry about)

[DoubleY]

yes there is a danger to it. yes it can start a fire though it most likely wont, but just keep in mind if it does and is discovered as the source of the fire your insurance wont cover any of it. (its not the wire from the wall to the strip it's the wire inside the strip you have to worry about)

So what should I do? Get a 24 port power strip or something? 

[rjshield]

As long as the total current of everything plugged in doesn't exceed the rated current of any of the power strips (which it doesn't) it should be ok. 

I would just buy a power strip with more sockets.

[Seqenretao]

you can get 12 port ones dont cost much just watch you load amounts

[Seqenretao]

As long as the total current of everything plugged in doesn't exceed the rated current of any of the power strips (which it doesn't) it should be ok. 

I would just buy a power strip with more sockets.

 

when looking at the load you need to check what each socket is rated for not the whole strip most will only advertise total rating thats why people start fires daisy chaining

[DoubleY]

you can get 12 port ones dont cost much just watch you load amounts

But I have 17 things plugged in... and 3 of which are those fat plug things

[tek inpektor]

But I have 17 things plugged in... and 3 of which are those fat plug things

I have my PC, a space heater, a monitor, my water bed, and speakers plugged into my power strip, I'm pretty sure you'll be fine. I suggest just getting two of these and plugging them into your wall outlets.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Outlet-Pivot-Surge-Protector/dp/B000JE9LD4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393715800&sr=8-2&keywords=power+strip

[DoubleY]

I have my PC, a space heater, a monitor, my water bed, and speakers plugged into my power strip, I'm pretty sure you'll be fine. I suggest just getting two of these and plugging them into your wall outlets.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Outlet-Pivot-Surge-Protector/dp/B000JE9LD4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393715800&sr=8-2&keywords=power+strip

That power strip is seriously 10/10. No such thing as fat plugs getting in the way anymore

[Yummychickenblue]

As long as the total current of everything plugged in doesn't exceed the rated current of any of the power strips (which it doesn't) it should be ok. 

I would just buy a power strip with more sockets.

like those 3 foot long ones you can get a Microcenter.

[GoodBytes]

While you can. As Seqenretao said, and as mentioned on the surge protector bar box, to NOT connect power strips together. You have to plug it on the wall. They are 2 reasons for this:

1- If a fire happens, which is can.. all you need is an electric arc and dust, then your insurance company will cover you, and if you rent a place, you'll be 100% responsibility for all damages.

2- The surge protector circuit won't work properly.

[Hikaru12]

There is a danger to daisy chaining as that lowers the impedance and if the wiring in your house is not rated for a lower impedance it can catch fire. Also, most houses in the US are rated for 20A per circuit (which can include an entire floor or section of your house) so you'd be well advised not to exceed it unless you want to replace some fuses or have to deal with your circuit breaker. You can get the big 50+ trip lite strips. I have a 20 myself and I paid like $50 for it. It's served me well, it's mountable, and it's built like a tank.

[GoodBytes]

Very true.

Beside what you see on those construction TV shows. I don't think anyone has an electrical panel where everything is professionally labeled, and and have 2 switch per room, one for the light, and one for the electric plug, and all that, nicely and professionally organized panel and wiring, unless lucky to fall with a house or building where the electrician has a lot of passion in his field and cares a lot about the work he or she does. Most, just follows minimum code like the rest of the house. Money is put on profit for the contractor or the interior lock of the house, to push sales.

It's like building a computer to someone, and you make it look super nice and sleek, with a nice matching mouse, keyboard, speaker, and screen, but it runs on Windows minimum specs, and charge 2000$.

[wpirobotbuilder]

It's not advised. If your total power draw is within your circuit breaker limits, then just get a power strip with more ports.

 

If you're getting close to the limits of your circuit, then you need to get on a different circuit.