Can we add the Monster power surge to an extension cord? My computer and other items is far away from the wall outlet.
522488
yes you can an extension chord but make sure it is a heavy duty one not the typical one that you would use for a lamp. and appliance type extension cord is recommended.better yet Avenue outlet installed
522489
The manufacture would want you to get a surge protector with a longer cable, which they do sell. But I have had similar situations and have done just that, with no problems.
522490
I'm no expert, but from what i know about electronics you would need the same gauge wire in the extension cord as the surge protector. It has an 8ft cord if that helps. So yes you could but not a cheap one with multiple outlets. The brown ones come to mind I wouldn't trust that kind.
522491
Yes you can add the Surge to an extension cord, Just be sure to use a heavy duty extension cord with the ground pin
522492
It's the same situation as if connecting a 1500 watt space heater to a dollar store 3-way cord. NEVER just connect your grandma's 3-way splitter to a high-draw component. Use a heavy duty cord and you will be fine. The heavy duty cord will look like the one coming out of your Monster product.
522493
Should work fine as long as your extension has a 3-prong for the ground. The cord on the monster surge protector is quite long to, I'm not certain but they may be available with different length cords.
2268901
That's what I am doing. No problems till now. It also depends on the quality of extension cord and what else you are connecting to it (if using an extension board with more than 1 plug points. I am using an extension board made for computers, with surge protection.
1201337
Well, I guess the question was - IF a surge appears on line and burns up the protective circuitry, will this item still continue to provide power to equipment connector to it? The problem with it doing so is that the equipment hooked to it now unprotected. I'm looking for an answer myself, so more info from owners is welcome..
244738
Ah... I found these other answers confusing, but I have a similar one so it seems easiest to be to say... this is NOT an extension cord! Whatever you plug-in will just be piggy-back plugged right into where this plugs into the outlet, making it stick out of the wall double than usual essentially. The cord length is ONLY for switch-purposes.
784401
The end connectors will allow you to do this but it really not good practice. Much better to have the dryer close enough to the wall box to plug in directly. If you absolutely have to do it on a strictly temporary basis use the shortest powercord you can get.
55472
No. I have a power block plugged in and was able to use the outlets next to it. Very nice power strip at a good price.
1576328
I'm not certain, but I don't think there are any extensions available--It's a very unique plug at the end of that cable...
759601
I would not recommend this at all. You CAN plug it into a surge strip, but with a high amperage device like a space heater this is a recipe for an electrical fire. You should only plug this directly into the wall outlet and not into anything else that comes between the outlet and heaters cord.
1804817
You only need one of these, attached to the main cable that comes into your house. That will stop any electrical surge that may come through the cable itself.It doesn't function like a "ground" for everything, though... The power cord of each device (TV, computer, etc.) will still need to be plugged into a wall outlet or power strip that's equipped with surge protection in order to stop surges that may come through the regular house wiring.
1799066
I don't know for certain but I would expect that would happen. If the power surge is large enough to disable/destroy other electronics in your house then I suspect it would damage this device as well.
112750
Mine is plugged directly into a surge protector, so yeah you could plug it into the wall.
272289
I recommend that you buy a good surge protector/power cleaner to plug your towers into, one of the length you need. I use one for my system that is made by Monster.
514064
More than likely you will need an extension cord. How close you are to an outlet will determine its length. An all weather one is preferable.
262380
If I understand the question, you are wondering how to extend the length of the chord so you can plug the UPS into an outlet across the room. If this is what you are asking, you can use a 3 prong extension chord. These units must be grounded so as long the the plug and extension chord are 3 prong and properly grounded there will be no issue.
1931229
I would imagine that you could plug the extension outlet in just fine, but how evenly it would distribute the power for multiple charges is another question. Mine worked really well. Maybe if you feel you will need multiple outlets at the same time, you might want to consider buying two rather than risk damaging a cherished device with a power surge.
1843069
Hello, Happy Customer............I have searched and searched for the answer to your question, but I can't find any information on connecting an extension cord to this product. We have it back of our TV and don't need the extensions, but just to be on the safe side.....I don't think I would do it until I got an opinion. They would probably know in your local hardward store or over at Home Depot or Lowe's. I think I'll do the same thing because it wouldn't have occurred to me and I might have caused an electrical problem! Good luck to you................
1486746
I didn't use a extension cord. I power up direct to a outlet in my garage where I have this house.