Wall socket help.

Tomithy

Tomithy

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I have only one wall socket which i'm currently running everything off with no problems, this includes: TV, 2 monitors, PC, Xbox, PS3, Lamp, Speakers, 5.1 surround, printer. I'm using 3 x 4 socket extensions(regular, non surge protected) to accommodate all this.

My question: will the addition of my £1000+ gaming pc(arriving next week) have any effect on the load i'm putting on this single wall socket? If so, what can I do about it?

Many thanks in advance :)
 
That sounds like an awful lot for a single socket. The best way to be sure though is to add up the amperage of all of the items you have connected and ensure that it is less than 13 Amps. I would also buy a good quality surge protector for your new PC as I personally would feel uncomfortable running without one as one power spike and you could lose the whole PC.
 
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Should have added that obviously it's not all on at the same time, but yeah, it is a lot of stuff.

Yep, surge protectors will be a must, just shopping for some now.
 
To be fair I used to run at Uni a PC, Monitor, 2.1 speakers + amp with powered ipod dock, TV, 360, PS3, Desk lamp, and printer off a double socket via 2 surge protectors. By not using every thing at once it can be done but I was always a little uneasy about it.
 
Move the room around a bit?

Lay an extension cord from the double socket to where you need it?
 
Id be surprised if the non PC equipment (printer included as some lasers so pull a fair amount of current) there draws more than 1000W.

I know TVs range based on size of panel and 32" are generally less than 100w. 42" around 150w. Xbox less than 200W. Monitors again vary but 30W would be a fair guess.
 
Not sure that's do able without having wires running across the floor. The room is set out perfectly right now, it's a small room and there's not many options layout wise.
 
Tealc said:
Id be surprised if the non PC equipment (printer included as some lasers so pull a fair amount of current) there draws more than 1000W.

I know TVs range based on size of panel and 32" are generally less than 100w. 42" around 150w. Xbox less than 200W. Monitors again vary but 30W would be a fair guess.
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Yeah, I remember researching a few months ago, and the general consensus was that all this equipment amounts to a fraction of what the socket can handle.

Was just wondering if adding the gaming PC would tip it over the scales though, don't wanna start a fire or anything!
 
I=P/v so 100W/230v(nominal euro mains voltage) = ~0.5A, 13A max for your socket so as you can see you actually need a lot of draw to overcurrent.

would still use a surge protector on the PC though. large laser printer will draw 3A on start up though so turn it on before the PC
 
You will have your 13A fuse on the extension and then the 15A circuit breaker so it's very unlikely you will cause a fire unless you have dodgy electrics.
We tried in the bay to see how much draw before it all went wrong and managed to pull just over 3200w from a single socket before the circuit breaker tripped.

So in theory a single socket should be able to supply 3 1000w gaming machines or around 13 xbox 360 consoles and not have any problems.
 
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