[olug] [OT] Electricity at where?

[Rob Townley]

 i started a smoldering flame war over outlet strips.  It was meant to
be lighthearted.

How about the other topic that now it is socially acceptable at a
designated time to "check out" more than books at the library.


On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:18 AM, Kevin <sharpestmarble at gmail.com> wrote:
> I believe what you've done is another version of an extension cord?
>
> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM, Dan Linder <dan at linder.org> wrote:
>> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 8:48 AM, Kevin <sharpestmarble at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 12 non wall-warted devices in power strips do not require daisy
>>> chaining. At least, not if your wall outlets have 2 outlets like every
>>> other general-purpose outlet I've seen. Ever.
>>>
>>
>> *sigh* So I must be the only one here who's modified the cord portion of a
>> power strip to add an additional 15' since the one outlet in that area of
>> my basement is usable?  :)
>>
>> (For visualization: My basement outlet is in the corner and the chest
>> freezer is plugged in next to and  there's about a 12" space...)
>>
>> Dan
>>
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