extension cord safety question

09-06-2012, 02:56 PM	#1
Thad1987 Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1	extension cord safety question is it safe to use a extension cord for a tv and/or a Xbox?

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09-06-2012, 03:02 PM	#2
bbo Member   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Packerland !! Posts: 660	extension cord safety question temporarily, yes. be certain the cord can handle the current the device is pulling. Avoid "permanently" using extension cords for anything.

09-07-2012, 10:27 PM	#3
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,775	extension cord safety question Moved to "Electrical", welcome to the forums! Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!

09-07-2012, 11:58 PM	#4
dmxtothemax Member   Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 1,430	extension cord safety question Quote: Originally Posted by Thad1987 is it safe to use a extension cord for a tv and/or a Xbox? YES ! Why do you ask this question ? do you have some concerns ? Or has someone said something to you that doesnt sound right ? Please elaberate !