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> Generally (in the USA) if you touch something in your home, you need to bring it up to code. You touch a wall, well now you need to make sure that wall has a
by Filligree 4y ago
> Generally (in the USA) if you touch something in your home, you need to bring it up to code. You touch a wall, well now you need to make sure that wall has a socket in it, for example.
Sorry, is there a requirement that every single wall should have a socket? ...that's what extension cords are for.
- dmm 4y ago> that's what extension cords are for. That's exactly why every wall is required to have an outlet now, to reduce the use of extension cords.
- dboreham 4y agoYes, there are also requirements for example that kitchens have an outlet every N feet (I forget the exact number) in order that the short cords supplied on toasters, kettles etc can reach every part of the counter surface without an extension.
- _whiteCaps_ 4y agoExtension cords are a bad idea. Especially since you can buy 10A rated cords that can be plugged into 15A sockets. https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-55-ft-16-3-Green-Outdoor-Extension-Cord-1-Pack-SJTW16355GN/320258189 https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-55-ft-16-3-Green-Outdoor-Ext... There's a really good explanation in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_q-xnYRugQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_q-xnYRugQ
- Filligree 4y agoThen the fuse would blow, right?
- _whiteCaps_ 4y agoThat extension cord doesn't have a fuse.
- greedo 4y agoThe fuse wouldn't blow because you couldn't draw enough amperage through the cord to trigger it. Instead, the cord would melt and start a fire.
- skyper123 4y agoEvery wall more than 24 inch in size needs an outlet, and for longer walls you need an outlet every 12 feet. In a kitchen scenario, every counter top more than a foot needs an outlet and for longer counter top runs you need one every 4 feet.