this post was submitted on 02 Dec 2024
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

But does using an extension cord disable this protection?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

It does if you plug it into an outlet without the protection.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

No and no one said it would

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Not if the extension cord is into the GFCI outlet. It doesn't care what's plugged in. It's similar to a circuit breaker. It doesn't care what's drawing power, only how it's being drawn.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

You can just rip off the grounding prong to bypass the protection. I keep having to fix cord ends because too many dipshits at work can't be bothered to look at the at what they're doing when they plug something in.