10/16/2026
Ask the Electrician ⚡️ Is it okay to plug a power strip into another power strip?
Short answer: No.
It might seem like an easy solution when you’ve run out of outlets, but plugging one power strip into another, sometimes called “daisy chaining,” can create an electrical and fire hazard.
Power strips have limits on how much electrical load they’re designed to handle. Connecting multiple strips together can make it easier to overload the original strip or the circuit, especially when you start plugging in higher-powered devices.
And a good rule to remember: power strips create more places to plug things in. They don’t create more electrical capacity.
If you constantly find yourself reaching for extra power strips or extension cords because your home doesn’t have enough outlets where you need them, that may be a sign it’s time to talk about adding properly located outlets or evaluating whether your existing circuits can handle your needs.
Your home should work for the way you actually live in it, without having to rely on unsafe workarounds.
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