Based on Underwriter Laboratories (UL) recommendations:

 

·         Power (PTap)s  are not intended to be permanently secured to building structures tables, work benches and any other structure.

·         PTs should not be used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

·         Power taps or extension cords should not be connected to each other.. Doing this can overload the circuit creating a potential fire hazard.

·         Power taps are not designed for high power loads such as space heaters, refrigerators and microwave ovens, which can easily exceed the recommended ampere ratings on many power strips.

 

However they are always present inside the chemical fume hood to supply the power to various instruments.

 

Good luck.

 

Tilak

 

Tilak Chandra, Ph.D.

Chemical Safety Specialist

UW-Madison

tchandra**At_Symbol_Here**fpm.wisc.edu

Ph. 608-890-0255

       608-622-9761 (Cell)

 

“--our job in safety is to make the task happen, SAFELY; not to interfere with the work…” Neal Langerman

 

 

 

 

DCHAS group members,

Does anyone know of any power strips that are rated for use within chemical fume hoods? Typically the "standard" power strips are not recommended for such use.

Thank you in advance for any feedback you can provide.

Sincerely,
George

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