r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Araanim • 6h ago

I'm slightly vexed Verizon Router plug blocks 3+ outlets

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These new routers have a terrible plug that not only is so wide that it blocks at least two plugs below it, but actually extends the other direction and blocks the outlet above as well!

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u/sfbiker999 6h ago

I use some super short extension cords for power bricks like this.

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u/SwooceBrosGaming 5h ago

Those gotta be a fire hazard no?

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u/sfbiker999 5h ago

No worse than a power strip -- sending 20W through a 3" extension cord sized to carry 1800W seems like a minor risk.

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u/The_Spectacle I hate flair! 5h ago

So running a 50" tv, vcr, dvd player, christmas lights, boombox, alarm clock, and soldering iron on a power strip plugged into a 50' outdoor extension cord isn't bad????? Asking for a friend. There's barely any outlets in my basement. I mean, my friend's basement.

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u/thelittlestweasel 5h ago

The soldering iron is the only thing with a lot of draw there

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u/Cyno03 4h ago

Its shocking how many LED christmas lights you can string together now.

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u/The_Spectacle I hate flair! 5h ago

I barely ever use it and am about to pack it away after mutilating the motherboard I was trying to repair. thanks for the info

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u/MeanImpression2067 5h ago

Just get a power strip with the right specs

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u/SunshineAndBunnies 2h ago edited 2h ago

Modern day TVs barely draw much current, unless you're talking about old and large size CRTs and plasma TVs. Boombox, depends on size, if you're talking about a home 7.1 channel surround sound setup, that could be a major power draw when in use. Only thing here with any real current draw would be the soldering iron (especially professional models), however like many electronics that is made to heat something up (hair dryer, space heater), they always warn you against plugging it into a power strip or extension cord, you want it directly into a wall. Also seriously how many times are you going to be watching a movie on your huge CRT with your 7.1 channel surround sound on, while fixing electronics with a soldering iron.