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Is it dangerous to plug the apex energy bar to an extension cord? My adaptive reef cabinet is on the other side of the rank.
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Because i was always been advised not to use an extension for an extension like the energy bar they have like specific load and etcI can't see why that would be dangerous?
ohh ok, gotchaBecause i was always been advised not to use an extension for an extension like the energy bar they have like specific load and etc
It can be if you use an extension cord inadequate for the task, which I believe would be 120V/15A. The input requirements should be labeled on the power bar or in the documentation.Is it dangerous to plug the apex energy bar to an extension cord? My adaptive reef cabinet is on the other side of the rank.
My outlet is 20 amp though? Does it have be 15amp? Or it can be 20 amp for the extension cord?It should be fine. I’d use one that has just one outlet and only as long as you need it. Look for a cord that’s rated for 15A or so since the EB 832 has a 15A breaker
20A is fine. Sorry I was trying to avoid having you go super heavy duty and get something way more than what you needMy outlet is 20 amp though? Does it have be 15amp? Or it can be 20 amp for the extension cord?
20 amp is fine.My outlet is 20 amp though? Does it have be 15amp? Or it can be 20 amp for the extension cord?
20 amp is fine.
You don't want 20 amps of power on a15 amp circuit.
But, 15 amps of power on a 20 amp circuit is fine.
Think of the cord as a stream. You don't want to push more power than what it's rated for, or, like a stream, you will have a flood. That will be bad.
Im just confused by something. So the apex energy bar itself is limited to 15amp? So basically it doesnt matter if your outlet circuit is 20 amp. Once u exceed 15 amp on the apex energy bar itself it will trip?All of my Apex bars have always been plugged into a Tripp Lite surge protector. The Tripp Lite that has individual switches for each socket
YesIm just confused by something. So the apex energy bar itself is limited to 15amp? So basically it doesnt matter if your outlet circuit is 20 amp. Once u exceed 15 amp on the apex energy bar itself it will trip?
Many like the cheap 16 ga orange ext cords. Not good. Use a good 12ga (usually yellow), and you’ll be fine.Is it dangerous to plug the apex energy bar to an extension cord? My adaptive reef cabinet is on the other side of the rank.