smart or stupid? fixing my power strips problems.....

Mgamer20o0

Mgamer20o0

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24 OUTLET RACK MOUNT POWER STRIP 48” LONG

Overall Length 48”
Number of Receptacle 24
Cord Length 15 ft.
Mounting Type (2) Flat steel mounting brackets
Approval UL Approved
Maximum Rating 60HZ, 15A, 120V
Housing Aluminum; 1-5/8”W x 1-1/4”D
Unit Color Brushed Aluminum
Type of Receptacle 5-15R (15A 125V) Black Outlet
Spacing Equally, approximately 1-3/4" on center
Circuit Breaker 15 amp
Cord Type 14/3 SJT
Type of Plug 5-15 (15A 125V) Molded on Plug
Color of Cord Black
Cord Location Exits the front of the aluminum housing

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Mg:

The only drawback to this one my not be applicable.

If the plug ins are serially connected to the home and, let's say, the 1st one goes out for whatever reason then the remainder will not function also.

TR
 
I would assume that on a power strip that size they would be wired in parallel b/c if they were in series there would be an excessive drop in voltage between each outlet. Most things wired in series are designed for a specific load to be connected to them so there is a designed voltage drop between them.
 
jrwarren said:
I would assume that on a power strip that size they would be wired in parallel b/c if they were in series there would be an excessive drop in voltage between each outlet. Most things wired in series are designed for a specific load to be connected to them so there is a designed voltage drop between them.
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jw:

I am not being argumentative here but think about the production cost and the wiring sizes.

In parallel all wire would need to be of sufficient size to support all the plug ins.

In serial the wire sizes could step down.

If it were my design a looped parallel system would be employed with all wiring adequate to support 30A and a loop from the remotest plug in back to the home. Also each plug would be connected to a direct ground bar. (No telling how much this would cost with the current price of copper.)

TR
 
Jones, you obviously lack knowledge on electrical theory. There is no way in h*@# that that is wired in series, anything beyond that first plug either wouldn't work or work very poorly. Its wired in parallel, any power strip is. Also, if it were to be wired in series, every single plug would have to be used in order for power to flow.

Now if your saying that each plug is connected like it is in series, with a wire running to each plug, thus stepping down further down the strip, not likely. It would cost more to do something like that than to just limit total current to each individual plug (I.E. 15A). You could easily run 24 individual wires (probably 16 gauge, should be plenty to handle 15A) from the main source wire (thick ol thing). That easily cuts down on costs than your design.
 
I just got one of those last week, same measurements and specs but only 12 outlets. I love it! Price was $25.00 at Harbor Freight
 
if they were wired in series, something would need to be plugged into EACH and every outlet for any of them to work.

It has to be parallel wired for the correct voltage anyway.

These are fairly common in server racks and stuff like that. Although 24 outlets is alot.
 
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