2006-08-14 13:20:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
1 plug is to many for any one outlet because it plugs the outlet and an outlet is just that an "outlet" which means "out" so if the outlet is plugged proper drainage cannot occur and I think we all know what happens when the outlet is blocked and drainage isn't happening.
2006-08-14 13:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by Bullchit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you are plugging into the outlet, and what is plugged into any outlet on the same circuit.
And what is the capacity of the circuit breaker/fuse that protects the circuit that the outlet is on.
For example, your average household outlet (unless it's in the bathroom or kitchen) is on a circuit that is protected by a 15 amp. breaker or fuse.
That means the circuit can withstand a current of 15 amperes of electricity.
This may be a little more involved than you wanted but...
Add up all of amps for all the items plugged into that circuit.
(It is usually listed on the label.)
Don't forget any lights on that circuit, too.
If it is under 15, it will work, but that doesn't mean it is safe.
2006-08-14 13:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's NOT the number of plugs per outlet that matters, but it is the TOTAL power consumption of all the things you plug in that matters.
Each plug in your outlet can supply up to 15 amps. Typically, in home environment, a room full of sockets are connected to the same circuit breaker that is rated either 15 amps or 20 amps.
Total of what you plug in, either directly or via extention cords into the same socket can not exceed 15 amps.
The house hold type sockets and plugs are not designed to hold that much weight. If you plug in too many things into a multiple plug adapters, it may work itself lose. It can cause over-heating problems.
Sorry, there is no easy answer.
2006-08-14 13:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-14 13:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by JTB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a small house i rent.. it is very old, i am always blowiing the fuse,
and i have to go outside to the breaker bix, flip the switches, and go inside, then my computer is off tv. that i have to reprogram then i have to fix the clocks that are blinking..
then i decide what i should turn off/unplug, and what i really need,
i guess i use too much electricity, but i pay the bill,
and my house needs more ?(what ever ya call it added)
SO i wont keep blowing fuses,
oh yea, i have air conditioner, in living room, and on iin bedroom, and i can not use microwave, vacuum, toaster,hair dryer, wash machine, when the air is on or else,, BLOW THE CIRCUT BREAKER AGAIN,
SO i guess it isnt for me anyway, how many plugs, but how many electrical appliances i use,
Did that help? HOPE SO
2006-08-14 13:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by Maureen K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The outlet my computer runs to has six different things plugged into it. I'd say that's enough.
2006-08-15 06:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by persnickety1022 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well most outlets only have two holes in them for plugs so unless you are using a power strip that has a circuit breaker on it then I would say just two
2006-08-14 13:26:23 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too many plugs would mean that there are more little thingys that there are holes in the wall. does that make any sense to anybody cuz it sure got me confused.
2006-08-14 13:56:13 · answer #8 · answered by a purple buddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really depends on how much juice is being drawn. But I wouldn't go more than a couple unless you were sure they were low users
2006-08-14 13:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by TheDoctor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More then 2 is always many.
2006-08-14 13:26:24 · answer #10 · answered by moin_anjum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋