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Measure how long you will need and buy one of the correct length. Here's a 15' for $12.97, seems to be highly rated:
https://www.amazon.com/BindMaster...B0
Or many options for less if you don't need the slimline plug and/or 3-wire.
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A couple more reasons I can think of:
You will have an awkward blob at the interconnection especially with this style plug.
With two multi-tap outlets chained together you are increasing the number of places someone can plug something in and thus increasing the chance the cord will be overloaded.
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Measure how long you will need and buy one of the correct length. Here's a 15' for $12.97, seems to be highly rated:
https://www.amazon.com/BindMaster...B0
Or many options for less if you don't need the slimline plug and/or 3-wire.
Taken from https://e-hazard.com/what-does-os...-together/
Without getting into the mathematics and physics of it, essentially this results in greater heating of the cord and possible damage to the insulation – this may be associated with a risk of fire and electrical shock (commonly known as I2R or Joule heating).
Secondly, you have the chances of the interconnection of plugs coming loose or pulling apart, resulting in a loss of power.
Thirdly, there is less current available to operate the load (although this is marginal and negligible). A fault furthest away from the source, in a daisy-chained arrangement, may result in the breaker failing to trip.
Finally, if the interconnection comes loose gradually, it could likely create a spark. That is, once again, a risk of fire (just through a different failure mechanism).
You will have an awkward blob at the interconnection especially with this style plug.
With two multi-tap outlets chained together you are increasing the number of places someone can plug something in and thus increasing the chance the cord will be overloaded.
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Anyone else have this issue?
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Hyper Tough 6FT 16AWG 2 Prong White Indoor Use Household Extension Cord https://www.walmart.com/ip/483074832
Just plug it in already sheesh