4 socket power bar connected to 1 socket extension lead. Ok?

[RobRiotUK]

Hello all.

New to the site and this is my inaugural post

Just bought a Masterplug power bar with 4 sockets and two usb power connections. This one infact: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Masterplug-SRGU41PB-Charging-Protected-Extension/dp/B007TQNUG4/

Only problem is the lead is too short to reach my wall socket.

I therefore wondered whether it would be ok to connect the power bar to another 1 socket extension lead that would reach my wall socket.

I know daisy chaining isn't ideal but if I only use a 1 socket extension cable surely that would be ok?

I welcome your advice

 

[RF Lighting]

Yes it will be fine. An extension lead rated at 13A would be best, and try to find one roughly the correct length for your requirements.

 

[RobRiotUK]

Thanks for your prompt response

 

[Cigaro]

As long as you don't exceed the rating of any of the extension leads it's fine. Be cautious as not all extension leads are actually rated 13A.

 

[Iggifer]

I'm not going to preach, just be careful not to overload extension leads

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• Iggifer
• 30 Sep 2012
• 5

that had a 13a fuse in it. Was still fully functional until I cut the plug off.

(Wasn't mine I would like to point out)

 

[RobRiotUK]

Well it's mainly going to be used for computer and mobile phone peripherals, which I believe only draw a small amount of power? No heaters or anything like that.

It's a pain I couldn't find a power bar with USB power connectors with a longer cable. Annoying.

 

[Iggifer]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplu...ted-extension-lead-6-gang-2m-2-x-1a-usb/46023

2m cable on that one