Can a long GE surge protector work with this, or is it redundant? My iMac cord cannot reach the outlet in my office. I need to use an extension!
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It is redundant. The best solution is to use a power strip (extension cord with a metal or plastic block on the end). Get a heavy duty one, and you will be fine.
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I have "whole-house" surge protection so I wasn't concerned with the capability of this unit. However, since you asked, I went back to the instructions that came with the unit. Under "Protections" it states: "USB circuits are equipped with over-load and short-circuit protections." That's it.
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Hmm, I'm not very familiar with the technological aspects of iMacs, since I only use my mac to surf the internet, write my papers, etc. I originally bought a tera grand adapter because I wanted to watch movies on my television and not on my computer. I don't know what's going on with your fried HDMI ports. I don't have that problem. Perhaps, you could ask someone else? I honestly can't answer this question. Sorry!
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Don't know about the MacBook aspect. We used it on a 5 year old Gateway, full size laptop.We used it between the Bestek power inverter and our car's plug in. Right now it's being used as the surge protector for this PC. I'm no expert, but I hope this helped.
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I use this for a computer with a thunderbolt port (small end of cord) and a TV with HDMI capabilities (which is the large end of the cord). Chromebooks have HDMI and iMacs have thunderbolt ports, so it's just the opposite. I'm not sure if you can use it in that way. Sorry!Can anyone else help??
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I don't know why not. I also don't know why you want to use an extension cord. If you are thinking about a "power strip" be sure it is not the kind with a switch to turn off the power. If you are concerned about not being able to use the outlet for something else, I have mine plugged into the lower outlet and have a printer plugged into the upper outlet with no problem. If the outlets are horizontal/side by side then there will be a problem as the body of the unit is wide and will cover the outlet next to it. Hope this helps.
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I do not know. I have a computer on mine. and the power surge protector underneath.
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I use short "pigtail" extension cords that are about 8-12 inches long. You plug the charger into the female end of the cord and the male end of the cord into the outlet. That way the charger doesn't block a second outlet and you can use all the outlets on the power strip/surge protector. The short cords are sometimes called "power strip liberators" or "outlet savers" and are available on Amazon. Here's one: 1-Foot Extension Power Cable, UL Listed CSA Approved, 5-Pack
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Where this plug is, my desk is 2" from the wall, the cover plate on the outlet is about .25" Mine is already plugged in and getting to it to measure is a major undertaking. I would guess the desk could be shoved .5" against the cord and be closer to the wall--but the C2G is high quality and stiff, so it will not bend readily. Hope that helps
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I use the power line and it works.... But I don't think you are supposed to use it with surge protectors... I found some of my wall outlets work better than others... In terms of performance... I get good internet speed but only get 4MB/sec when transferring files in network
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No, it won't harm your computer or monitor. It would be better to buy one surge protector that has enough outlets, or to plug both smaller surge protectors directly into the wall though.
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It is not recommended through a surge protector. It may not work at all or will be unreliable. I do not know if has one built in, but I have three and have been using them for over a year with no issue.
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Ah... I found these other answers confusing, but I have a similar one so it seems easiest to be to say... this is NOT an extension cord!Whatever you plug-in will just be piggy-back plugged right into where this plugs into the outlet, making it stick out of the wall double than usual essentially. The cord length is ONLY for switch-purposes.
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Your original apple extension will work fine with this power adaptor. On the other hand, I would suggest not to buy after market adaptor. I bought one and it lasted only two months. I ended up spending more and got an original one from apple store.
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That's what I am doing. No problems till now. It also depends on the quality of extension cord and what else you are connecting to it (if using an extension board with more than 1 plug points. I am using an extension board made for computers, with surge protection.
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Thanks, Stan! Yeah, I've since checked w/ my local building dept. and it's definitely a no-no to run any AC power cord inside of a wall in any size, shape or form. Period. Will try adding a receptacle behind the TV because I loathe any kind of visible conduit, however discreet it might look. Hopefully, one of the two existing receptacles in the area are the last on a line. Otherwise, I think I'd have to bring an electrician into the picture. [Groan!]
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I have not had a problem with this surge protector. I have all my computer equipment plugged into it.