Extension cords, Surge Protectors and You

[piranhaman00]

Hello,

Using extension cords permanently is considered bad practice. How do people implement surge protectors, extension cords, controllers ect in this hobby?

Is using a surge protector at all times considered as bad as using extension cords? Are extension cords safe to use long term? Should controllers be plugged into wall outlets only?

 

[blaxsun]

I plug my controllers directly into wall sockets (no extensions).

 

[Waters]

Don't know if it is safe or not, but I have always used extension cords if I cannot daisy chain another Apex power strip close to where I need to be able to plug something in.

 

[piranhaman00]

I plug my controllers directly into wall sockets (no extensions).

So no surge protector?

Don't know if it is safe or not, but I have always used extension cords if I cannot daisy chain another Apex power strip close to where I need to be able to plug something in.

This is where I am at, thanks for responding.

 

[Reefering1]

I consider the load going through the surge protectors dnd split it up accordingly

 

[blaxsun]

So no surge protector?

I have some items on a separate APC.

 

[nursingcoral]

I use both extensions and surge protectors. All are grounded.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

I use both, zero issues

 

[piranhaman00]

Interesting. Thanks for taking the time to reply everyone.

I have always used extension cords and it seems not possible to have a reef tank without them used in some capacity. I of course run much lower than max watts in each cord/device but I was still curious.