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[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by DragonSarc

solarrdadd or any body is it ok to put an extention cord from my tv to my power conditioner id say the tv is about 15 - 20 feet away from my av rack will that defeat the pourpose? thanks

while i usually don't recommend extension cords, i know that sometimes it's a necessary evil; you would be for the most part, ok in this instance. make sure it's at least #14awg size cord (do not use 16 or 18awg as they are really too small and i don't recommend them. don't go by the gauge on your tv's power cord either use the #14awg like i recommend and make sure it's 3 prong even if your tv is only 2 prong it will be hard for you to find a 2 prong 14awg extension cord anyway!) you should be fine. the tv is not a real high power appliance and at that distance you don't have to worry about voltage drop. just make sure it's plugged all the way into the tv cord and place it where it won't be a trip hazard.

best of luck, hope this helps!

[DragonSarc]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

while i usually don't recommend extension cords, i know that sometimes it's a necessary evil; you would be for the most part, ok in this instance. make sure it's at least #14awg size cord (do not use 16 or 18awg as they are really too small and i don't recommend them. don't go by the gauge on your tv's power cord either use the #14awg like i recommend and make sure it's 3 prong even if your tv is only 2 prong it will be hard for you to find a 2 prong 14awg extension cord anyway!) you should be fine. the tv is not a real high power appliance and at that distance you don't have to worry about voltage drop. just make sure it's plugged all the way into the tv cord and place it where it won't be a trip hazard.

best of luck, hope this helps!

sweet thanks Solardadd

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by DragonSarc

sweet thanks Solardadd

he's our resident Electrician.