[GTALUG] simple plug & play ethernet splitters?

[Karen Lewellen]

Thanks for the explanation.
What I am not understanding is how to choose to insure the greatest 
protection .  In this case will I have an issue if I choose a 14  but 
these are  12 a items?
I understand the 3 refers to grounded plugs which is what I want.



On Fri, 9 Aug 2024, Scott Allen wrote:

> On Fri, 9 Aug 2024 at 10:59, Karen Lewellen <klewellen at shellworld.net> wrote:
>> Sorry, read this again..I think my fuses may be 12a
>
> If it's a fuse, it will likely be either 15A or 20A. I've never seen a 12A fuse.
> If it's an old house, it might be that thinner wiring was used that
> would only be rated for 12A by today's standards.
>
> If you're going to use an extension cord, although I said a 14/3 (14
> gauge, 3 prong) one would likely be sufficient, for ease of mind you
> could get a 12/3 one. A 12/3 won't be too much more expensive than a
> 14/3 of the same length.
>
> -- 
> Scott
>