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Hi,
I'm a hobbyist without formal training. I'm looking to power audio/video equipment over several hundred feet of extension cords. I have 2 speakers that draw around 1 amp each, and some video equipment that draws 3-4 amps. I'd like to run the equipment in the following configuration:
A 100' extension cord will be plugged into the outlet. It will accept a power strip that feeds the video equipment as well as 2 100-200' extension cords that run to each speaker.
To accommodate the long runs, all of the extension cords are 10 gauge. My questions are around the power strip. Is it a bad idea in this configuration? Power strips I've seen show acceptable amperages, but I'm not sure if attaching them to an extension cord affects the viability of them. Are there any specs that I should look for?
I've considered something like this instead of a power strip, but it would be less convenient, so I'm hoping a strip will be viable.
Thanks,
Glen
I'm a hobbyist without formal training. I'm looking to power audio/video equipment over several hundred feet of extension cords. I have 2 speakers that draw around 1 amp each, and some video equipment that draws 3-4 amps. I'd like to run the equipment in the following configuration:
A 100' extension cord will be plugged into the outlet. It will accept a power strip that feeds the video equipment as well as 2 100-200' extension cords that run to each speaker.
To accommodate the long runs, all of the extension cords are 10 gauge. My questions are around the power strip. Is it a bad idea in this configuration? Power strips I've seen show acceptable amperages, but I'm not sure if attaching them to an extension cord affects the viability of them. Are there any specs that I should look for?
I've considered something like this instead of a power strip, but it would be less convenient, so I'm hoping a strip will be viable.
Thanks,
Glen