Solve power issue

[RCBH928]

Hello,

My TV and entertainment systems attached to it have grown into too many electric plugs and I don't have enough sockets for them.

I got 2 wall sockets which I run 2 power strips from, each power strip has 4 sockets. So I got in total 8 sockets which is not enough for my:

1)VCR
2)TV
3)DVD player
4) Apple tv
5)Tv reciever
6)Wii
7)Router
8)Wireless internet reciever-Wimax
9)Xbox 360
10) Composite switch box
11) Upcoming component switch box

Not to mention my packed away dreamcast, nintendo 64 , and to buy soon computer monitor

Is there bigger power strips with like 8 sockets in each?
How much electricity load can one wall socket take?

I usually have 2 piece of equipment on, but I dont want to switch wires each time

how do you solve this issue?

[AppleQueso]

4 outlets is actually really small for a power strip. Most that I find have at least 6, and 8 isn't uncommon at all either. You can easily find ones with up to 12 in most stores.

As for electricity load, you don't really have a lot to worry about unless you start plugging in space heaters, vaccums, and toasters like crazy.

[Anapan]

A surge-protected power strip with a short cord (from the outlet to the ground only), and enough power squids to support all the power requirements. Adapters take very little power, just space.

[Hobie-wan]

You could look for something similar to this.

[RCBH928]

So , Can I buy something like this:


and not worry about any electricity issues? I have a belief that more than 3 items working on 1 socket might do damage.

What is surge protection?
Is it an option in some power strips?
When should I start worrying about how many systems I run out of 1 power strip?

My country is 240V, Uk is 230V I think...this means items from there will work here , right?
Sorry I am very noob electricity wise

[ChuChu Flamingo]

You also have to remember, all those things plugged in will not be on at the same time. I have a monster surge protector that can plug in 8 different plugs. Currently, I have 13 plugs plugged in.

Also IIRC there shouldn't be any power issues if you don't go over the amps. But about your standard being 240v, it will most likely fry european stuff without a converter.

Best of luck.

[CRTGAMER]

1) VCR
2) TV
3) DVD player
4) Apple tv
5) Tv receiver
6) Wii
7) Router
8] Wireless internet reciever-Wimax
9) Xbox 360
10) Composite switch box
11) Upcoming component switch box

Couldn't resist the target.


Actually most electronic components don't use that much amps. Besides not everything will be powered at on time. Biggest amp draw will probably be the TV. You can easily daisy chain one power strip into the other, the good heavy duty surge one plugged in the wall. Just don't exceed the amp total limit in the circuit which is usually 15 to 20 amps.

[RCBH928]

I don't have them all on
but I have no idea what an amp is
but how can I figure out how much amp each device is, and how much my socket can take?

[zxqdms]

I think in most cases it doesn't matter if you have a bunch of stuff plugged into one socket (using an adapter) or multiple sockets around your home. As long as the devices don't draw more current (measured in amps) than your electrical system can supply you should be fine. Assuming your home is wired properly, drawing too much current will just cause a circuit breaker to flip or a fuse to blow. It shouldn't harm any of the devices. I have a stove, washer, dryer, microwave, fridge, water heater, well, central air conditioner, multiple TVs, router, switch, multiple computers, and multiple consoles hooked up all around my home, and I've never had to worry about any problems with drawing too much current. All the consoles are never really on at the same time, but everything else is on just about 24/7.

[RCBH928]

yeah but what happens if they all use the same socket?