plugging ac adapter into extension lead

[eriktone]

Hi guys quick question. I would like to plug the ac adapter (for a baby monitor camera) into an extension lead. however, on the adapter's cable is a tag warning that "cables can be choking hazards", then in smaller print - not to plug into extension leads. Is there an 'electrical' reason why i can't use an extension lead? or is that part still warning about loose cables as choking hazards?

many thanks for any responses

M

 

[skotl]

For a very low power device like that, I can't think of an electrical reason why you can't use an extension, so it's probably the choking hazard. The lead from the adapter will be relatively short and has an easily pull-outable (not a word) plug from the monitor. The extension lead is much more robust and probably does constitute a more substantial choking hazard.

I always found baby monitors to be very sensitive - do you really need the extension? Does it run off batteries?

 

[chivers67]

Other than the transformer getting a little hot I can't think of one no doubt better practice to plug it directly into a socket.

When the baby's out of the cot will it be unplugged and moved out of harms way every time? The link below isn't nice but worth a glance

http://www.imperfectparent.com/topics/2011/07/26/toddler-dies-after-being-strangled-by-blind-cord/

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Does the instruction state an electrical reason why they should not be connected?
I assume the reason will be purely as a safeguard against the choking hazards.

 

[eriktone]

Thanks everyone. Yes it can also run off batteries, so I have some rechargeables ready as a back up but reviews say the camera goes through them really quickly, hence preferring to use the mains source. There will be no issue of cables causing trip/choking hazards as it will be pinned to the skirting and completely out of the way. My concern was only the electrical side of things. which by consensus seems fine.
Thanks again