Can you plug an extension cord into a power inverter

We always encounter with similar problem like we have several appliance at hand but with only one power source, then we will choose to use extension cord. So same with question above, If you have several loads while with only one power inverter as power source, how to handle? Yes you could choose extension cord for inverter. The article below is talk about to connect the inverter extension cord also can be called patch panel with the output socket. For the input part, the extension dc cable is not recommend as the longer the cable, the more the battery voltage drop. You could also contact with sales01@chinacarspa.com for more question.

After connect power inverter output socket with extension cord, the inverter extension cord is only treated as the socket, you still need calculate all the appliance power, the whole working power cannot exceed the inverter’s rated power. Not only consider the rated power, you need also check the load type, if it is resistance load or magnetic load or capacity load, the surge power should also be considerate.

Precautions for safe and correct use of inverter extension cord

1. Don't pull the power cord

The correct way to pull the plug is to hold it and pull it out, but many people like to pull the power cord directly to pull out the plug. In the long run, the place where the power cord and plug are connected will be damaged, which is easy to break and cause short circuit.

2. Unplug the plug and disconnect the power supply in time

When the plug board is not required to be used, it is necessary to timely unplug the plug and disconnect the power supply. If the plug board is not intended to be used for a long time, it is recommended to store the plug board to ensure safety and prevent dust from contaminating the plug board.

3. Do not pull the plug with wet hands

When there is water on your hand, you should never plug or unplug the plug. Water is easy to conduct electricity, and it is easy to get electric shock when you pull the plug with wet hands.

4. Do not modify the size and shape of the plug at will

If it is found that the plug of the electrical appliance does not match with the patch panel, do not change the size or shape of the plug at will, otherwise it is very easy to have poor contact, which may damage the electrical appliance and patch panel and also cause fire.

5. Replace the faulty patch panel in time

If the temperature of the patch panel is too high or the contact is poor, the power supply shall be stopped immediately, and the power supply shall be replaced by another power supply method or a new patch panel shall be used.

6. Do not connect high-power electrical appliances with patch panels

The maximum withstand power of the patch panel is generally not high. If high-power household appliances are used, it is very easy to exceed this value, causing the patch panel to get hot and even the circuit to catch fire.