Would it be safe to plug in a JP powerstrip into this or should I buy two of these? Two JP devices into JP powerstrip into transformer into wall
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Should be fine as long as the two devices together do not exceed the wattage of the step-down. It's good to leave head room, so if the two devices together are under 400 watts (4 amps) you should be fine.
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I don't know about extra safe as this device is a ground fault device, so I guess you may be extra safe, it's good to have. Since it's not a surge protector it's OK to plug a SP into it, hope this helps.
1647236
There should be a transformer that plugs into your new device and a power cord that plugs into the transformer and the wall outlet.
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Yes you should be able to. The strips interconnect with one another, so one transformer can run multiple strips. I've had several connected linked together--all being powered by only one power pack. I'm certain 8 would be no problem as even elaborate Christmas LED light strings can connect upwards of 13 or more. Hopefully that helps.
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It is a 3 prong male setup, with the ground prong folding seperately and in the opposite direction from the hot blades of the adapter. I suppose you could even just leave the ground prong folded if you chose, and use this as a two prong adapter.I doubt if the transformers would be affected, but can't say from experience. Anything you plugged into this device while the ground plug was folded would not be grounded at all.
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If it trips, it won't work and it pops. I have used this in Germany, Uganda, Botswana, St Maarten and St. Kitts. It is a great power strip. You won't ever need to replace it unless you can find something over 240 to plug it into and you won't find anything with that high voltage that commercial electronics can be plugged into.
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I assume so based on what I saw when I plugged it into a regular outlet. If yo look at the picture, the prongs on the back are just as the holes on the front. That means, when it is plugged into an outlet, it can either leave empty an other socket or it can cover it up. I'm thinking that, in a power strip, if yo plug it into the first one, you lose the use of the second one. If yo plug it into the last slot, you should have the rest of the strip to use. Of course, then the power strip would have to be left in the on position. You could also plug the strip into the radio controlled unit, also - again, the strip would have to be left on. I assume so based on what I saw when I plugged it into a regular outlet. If yo look at the picture, the prongs on the back are just as the holes on the front. That means, when it is plugged into an outlet, it can either leave empty an other socket or it can cover it up. I'm thinking that, in a power strip, if yo plug it into the first one, you lose the use of the second one. If yo plug it into the last slot, you should have the rest of the strip to use. Of course, then the power strip would have to be left in the on position. You could also plug the strip into the radio controlled unit,... » Read More I assume so based on what I saw when I plugged it into a regular outlet. If yo look at the picture, the prongs on the back are just as the holes on the front. That means, when it is plugged into an outlet, it can either leave empty an other socket or it can cover it up. I'm thinking that, in a power strip, if yo plug it into the first one, you lose the use of the second one. If yo plug it into the last slot, you should have the rest of the strip to use. Of course, then the power strip would have to be left in the on position. You could also plug the strip into the radio controlled unit, also - again, the strip would have to be left on. « Show Less
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The previous answer is correct - about converting the voltage. The small plugs go into wall socket & the large transformer goes into those small plugs.My problem is that the whole set is so heavy. It is too much weight. MLHarrison
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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!
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My first inclination is to recommend checking the two adapters by placing them on the same circuit in the house to see if they sync up - most likely two outlets on the same wall will be on the same circuit. If they sync up on some outlets but not others, the most likely problem is that there are too many circuits between them. The more electrical circuits the data from the adapters has to cross, the worse the signal will be and could cause the two adapters to not recognize one another.
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I don't believe the converter would be sufficient. I got a transformer converter- which is rated for "electronics".It's a bit heavy, but it is a reliable device. I also found it on Amazon, so search for converter/adapter for electronics.
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I wouldn't risk it... in my experiences, plugging a charger with stronger wattage into something can cause rather unfortunate problems
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I live in the UK and used a transformer for mine for a while and it worked great. Not wanting a big transformer in the living room floor I went to my local Roomba dealer and found a 220v power pack that worked great and been using ever since without problem. The power is stepped down before it plugs into the base station already so it just uses a different step down plug.
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The instructions state not to plug into a powerstrip due to signal degradation. With that being said, this product works amazingly well so if you're able to plug directly into a wall outlet, you will not be disappointed.
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Emily, no ... the end connectors can stay loose and exposed. You only need a repeater if you plan to string more than two sets together. However, rather than using a repeater, I swapped out the original transformer with an 8 amp version from LEDwholsalers (8 Amp 12 Volt Ac Power Adapter with 3 Prong Plug with 5 Mm Dc Output Jack, 3224-12V), which has no trouble powering three 16.4 strips.
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I found that if you solder the strips together and not use the cheap connecters you don't get as bad of a voltage drop for 2 strips. You can also feed them from both ends. That will even the voltage out a bit more. I have a giant project going on and with the correct transformer, creative wiring, and big enough wire you can get away with not using these. You can always try and add it later....
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there is a US male (input) plug on the unit, and a US female (output) recepticle - makes no sense to use both at the same time - this unit is an adapter, not a transformer.