Would it be safe to plug an extension (of about 2-4 outlets) into this 1 device, in order to have it control power to all electronics plugged into it?
1576925
N. These are rated for 10 Amps so if the items you want to connect to them do not exceed 10 Amps when they are operational you should have no trouble controlling them with this little beauty. Sincerely, RG
1576926
So long as the total amperage of everything connected doesn't exceed the rated amperage of the switch, sure.
1576927
Not sure if it would be the same thing, but we have used it to control our Christmas tree lights - which is actually several strings put together. No problems.
1925263
I haven't but I don't see any reason it wouldn't work. The plug just acts as an outlet & the power strip would be no different from any other device you were using. I just wouldn't load the strip up with a lot of things because it may draw too much current. One or 2 devices on the strip should be OK.
355998
Nope. It needs to be powered. I could only get one item at a time to work. If I had 2 or more things plugged in, it wouldn't work at all.
1182709
There should be no problem unless what you plug in the socket exceeds... overloads the circuit which would trip the circuit breaker.. safety feature. I use my device plugged into a multiple socket extender.. no problems. Other answers I read were right on!
22782
You can always wire 2 devices to the same connection. They are rated for 10 amps. That is probably plenty.
103778
Yes. Just do not exceed the current limitation. I have three items plugged in on my back porch and works fine.
1038037
This should work fine if doubled , I would make sure this item is plugged into the back so it's getting power from the main board not another extension
555197
Not possible - Not advisable - There are two three pronged male plugs on the unit. To plug it into and extension cord would leave one open and be a shock and fire hazard.
917792
No their is not. It doesn't matter what wattage the device you wish to use as the main (as long as it's not something crazy ie high powered tools, generators etc that will fry the power strip) when you that device is turn the internal circuitry of the power strip will send a response to the other outlets telling them to turn on. If a some or all of your device are not turning on/off at the same time their is a small knob on the side of the strip where you can adjust + or - to make them all work. Most of the time you do not need to touch this as it's very sensitive to adjustments you make.
736829
You can plug anything in, they're just suggestions. The one thing to check is the switched vs. unswitched banks of outlets. The unswitched stay on if the power switch on the power strip is turned off, whereas the others stay on. Useful to think about how you might use the power strip's switch (e.g. leave DVR on as who cares if it is fried, but switch off all the amplifiers).
876463
Yes, it's not the best idea but it's doable. Just do not plug surge suppressor or UPS-type (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) into this surge suppressor, and don't overload it.
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.
1105143
there is 1 outlet that controls 4 other switched outlets, there are 2 other constant-always on power outlets.
1390761
Yes all four plugs can be used at once. They would not put 2 outlet plugs and 2 usb plugs and not expect that they would all be used. The amperage limit on the outlets are probably 15 amps so you cannot exceed that but what your are describing would be no problem
1035898
I agree with the previous answer, nothing to do with it, it's just an outlet extender, ours works great, no problems whatsoever!
331223
I am using extension cord to use multiple appliances units, but you must make sure total watts do not exceed max. 3000 watts
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.