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Old 06-16-2006 | 05:57 PM
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Would it be dangerous (as in a fire danger) to run a triple outlet such as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Triple...QQcmdZViewItem

off of another triple outlet, creating 5 outlets all together? I would do this so i could run 4 neon tubes with DC Power Adapters. Would this create a fire hazard?
 
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Old 06-16-2006 | 08:21 PM
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I wouldn't do it... you'll at least be blowing fuses if not burning up wires. Those lights probably have a low enough draw that you won't have a problem, but it just doesn't sit well with me.
 
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Old 06-17-2006 | 11:18 AM
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Its not really a dangerous thing but what will happen is that the gauge wiring and the fuse cant handle to much of a load.
 
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Old 06-17-2006 | 11:36 AM
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thats just for ppl who cant figure out how to wire 12 volts.......its so easy.........just do it right.
 
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Old 06-17-2006 | 12:48 PM
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lol i know how to wire a switch and everything, in all honesty im just really lazy...
 
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Old 06-17-2006 | 05:35 PM
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just go to autozone and buy the quad socket adapter from streetglow...or do what i did-cut all the neon tubes and wire 4 into one cigarette plug.
 
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Old 06-17-2006 | 11:26 PM
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ORIGINAL: jhsplaya08

just go to autozone and buy the quad socket adapter from streetglow...or do what i did-cut all the neon tubes and wire 4 into one cigarette plug.
i tired that and it didn't work, blew the fuse. you up your amperage?
 
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Old 06-18-2006 | 04:10 PM
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^ i rest my case
 
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Old 06-20-2006 | 09:06 AM
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2 words... hard wire. 2 neons per fuse wire it up right to ignition and slap a switch in there, run a 20amp fuse, you should have no problems.
 
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