Macauluy Culkin

Is it bad to plug an extension lead into another extension lead for more outlets?

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PJ Stein answered

It depends on what you are plugging in at the end. If it is something that draws a good amount of power, such as a space heater, it could definitely be a fire hazard.

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Toni Pauze answered

It could be very dangerous to do so.

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Macauluy Culkin
Macauluy Culkin commented
And why is that?
Maurice Korvo
Maurice Korvo commented
The wire closest to the wall plug must carry all the current for all the things plugged in, and will start to heat up, and possibly cause a fire. Plus you will have a voltage drop in that lead, which will result in low voltage at your loads, which could cause them to not work properly (possible permanent damage to loads)

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