[SOLVED] Extension cable from UPS ?

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I live in an older home and my computer will ideally be in a spot that is too far away for my cyberpower UPS to reach.

Is it safe to run an extension cable from the wall outlet to the UPS?

Or should I plug the UPS into the wall and run an extension cable from the computer to the UPS?

if either one of these options is safe to do can someone recommend a good extension cable that is appropriate to use in this scenario?

TIA
 
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I live in an older home and my computer will ideally be in a spot that is too far away for my cyberpower UPS to reach.

Is it safe to run an extension cable from the wall outlet to the UPS?

Or should I plug the UPS into the wall and run an extension cable from the computer to the UPS?

if either one of these options is safe to do can someone recommend a good extension cable that is appropriate to use in this scenario?

TIA

Same rules apply to extension cords plug into or from a UPS than into the wall. Additional connections and cord length adds resistance that drops voltages.

I personally would run a massive cord (like the kind you use on an air compressor or wet dry vac in your garage) to the UPS. Then plug directly into...

Adam0ne

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No. Risk is too high.

For your reference. Also, please read the manual (UPS).

 
I live in an older home and my computer will ideally be in a spot that is too far away for my cyberpower UPS to reach.

Is it safe to run an extension cable from the wall outlet to the UPS?

Or should I plug the UPS into the wall and run an extension cable from the computer to the UPS?

if either one of these options is safe to do can someone recommend a good extension cable that is appropriate to use in this scenario?

TIA

Same rules apply to extension cords plug into or from a UPS than into the wall. Additional connections and cord length adds resistance that drops voltages.

I personally would run a massive cord (like the kind you use on an air compressor or wet dry vac in your garage) to the UPS. Then plug directly into the UPS.
 
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