Help with electrical safety?

[dennis23]

For my desktop, I currently have an 4-slots extension cord leading from 1 socket. On the extension cord, I use 4 multi-plugs adapters to accommodate all the appliances that I have. I understand that this is totally unsafe, hence, I'd like your inputs on the changes that I'd have to make. Below are some extra info.

I do have 2 wall sockets side by side, 1 of which is where the extension cord come from. The list of appliances that I plug into the extension cord:
3x monitor
1x Tower with 850W PSU
1x Printer
1x speaker
1x wall-mounted light
1x router
1x fan and 1x phone charger (these are only used when needed)

Thanks in advance!

 

[86technie]

Buy 2 X 6 slots power extension connect to each of the outlet.
Problem solve no need to think about proper electrical wiring
or etc.
Cuz fundamentally PCs peripherals are not that demanding
unlike fridge or etc.
However try not to use multi-plug if possible,
if want to use one will do.
Power extension don't get those cheap type,
I would recommend Schneider electric power extension which cost $6X
at Challenger or etc.
However the build and eco design is worth considering despite
high price.
I have many faulty cheap power extension before changing
to Schneider one.
Oh ya, I forgot one more is surge protection that it have.

 

[jtjt00]

So long as the power extension has the safety mark, should be fine.

 

[dennis23]

Oh, that's good to hear. Thanks for the replies. I will do my shopping soon

 

[Piezoq]

A wall socket can supply more than 2500W. However, I suggest keeping the total under 2000W to handle startup surge etc.

When using a power strip, keep in mind the current is shared among all outlets.

Try not to use multiplugs if possible. If not, use the multiplug to group low-power gadgets together (e.g. charger, DECT phone, external hdd, router, ONT etc). These are usually wall warts with thin wires running from them.

Do NOT group monitors, CPUs, printers with multiplugs.

This is how I organize my power appliances.

1. Rig (CPU+monitor/s) = 8-outlet Belkin power strip from wall socket
2. Sound (Speakers+processing chain (if any)) = 8-outlet Belkin power strip from wall socket
3. Peripherals (phones, chargers, printers etc) = 5-outlet power strip from wall socket.

Separating the low-power stuff from the high-power cousins gives a measure of protection against power surge. One can also easily turn off either group from the mains without the hassle of messing around with the power strip (kept hidden).

On a side note, I asked the electrician to wire the speaker mains to a separate circuit breaker point to improve the noise characteristics.

 

[DarkBlue]

Also... invest in one of this.....

http://www.lazada.sg/apc-homeoffice...h-phone-protection-230v-uk-26310.html?boost=1