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Afaik any small problem could easily cause a fire in this case. shorting out or a burnt fuse or something is quite probable afaik but thats all that i know

My suggestion is, re think this I would'nt want a fire starting, move things around a little, or get another plug point. I only use 2 plus for my computer.

this is my set-up

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Originally posted by illuzn
On that note your second power board forms a loop in the picture. This is a major no-no, when wire is looped like that it forms an induction coil which might be causing your strange problems.

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Actually, it doesn't. To form an induction coil, the loop would need to be a very exact size, and looped a few times.

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Originally posted by illuzn
doesn't fit into my rudimentary High School physics formula V=IR, if resistance is constant then halving Voltage should halve Current. Somebody with better physics knowledge might be able to explain.

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You used the formula correctly, but when it wasn't correct to use the formula.

With constant energy input, outputting electrical energy (at 100% efficiency) the formula will work. When comparing the electrical systems of different countries, the input isn't the same, thus, the formula can't be used here (try comparing Australian mains to a battery, it won't work ).

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Originally posted by Chris Boulton
Simple rule is, he isn't using 27 amps of power. What you listed wouldn't add up to more than 10. Things like external HDD's with transformers, clocks,  and possibly the modem wouldn't even use 1 amp combined.

Try this:
- Laptop
- Main PC
- Linux Server
- CRT Monitor
- Speakers
- TV
- Desk Lamp
-External HDD
- Home phones
- Printer
- Misc stuff.

Then on the other side of the room (same circuit):
- Windows server
- Home theatre amp
- 15" LCD
- Network switch
- Wireless access point
- Mobile phone charger.

That is all on the one circuit, nothing is overloaded - oh also, I share a common circuit with the study part of our house as well as one of my brothers.

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I just added that up and it should be only 8 A (or less).

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Originally posted by Fukafly
this is my set-up

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Why do you use a second power board, when there are sockets for everything on the first (or won't it fit)?

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Originally posted by lizard.boy
if you really wanna know you should get something like a kill-a-watt and then monitor your desk cuircuits and stuff. i'm not sure if that will work with the uk-style plugs thoug.

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Thats how many watts are used, here the problem are the amps

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Originally posted by damm-o
Thats how many watts are used, here the problem are the amps

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The amount of amps is directly proportional to the amount of watts at a given voltage (number of volts multiplied by number of amps is equal to number of watts).