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Use of power strips per NEC - RF Cafe Forums
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Post subject: Use of power strips per NEC
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:23 am
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Joined: Wed Apr 05, 2006
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Need some help here.
I have been told that
the use of power strips for a new installation is
a violation of the National Electric Code (NEC).
According to my source, NEC requires that sufficient
duplex receptacles be installed to accomodate all
planned equipment, i.e., a room full of computers.
Extension cords and power strips must be an afterthought.
Seems to me I've seen many offices where
power strips are installed as a matter of course
from day one.
Thanks guys.
Earl
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Post subject: Re: Use of power strips per NEC
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:35 pm
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Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009
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I believe you are correct.
I was once testing
a prototype, with long wire leads coming out of
the board. One of the leads sprung back and went
right into the hot side of a power strip that was
mounted on the edge of the bench riser. Forth of
July in the middle of winter!
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