Extending Plug Wires

[Eddie]

I need to extend the plug wires from the transformers in 3 machines to reach the outlet in my new gameroom. Does it really matter which wire from the transformer goes to the grounded side of the outlet? I wouldnt think so but I wanted to check first before I splice.

[alstonj1]

the white is the neutral , the black the hot and if the machine has one the green ground or chassis. if the transformer only has two wires same color it doesnt matter but i would add a ground to the transformer mount and put an inline 3 amp fuse on the hot or black wire just for safety reasons ....

[Eddie]

I wasnt going to extend from the transformer itself I was going to simply take the plug off of the cords and splice an extension from there. Should I extended from the transformers?

[Tulsa]

You should not splice anything and get yourself a plug strip that will also act as a surge suppressor and plug those three into it.

[drcrippen324]

surge protection on any electronics especialy your coverted spin luck is a real good egg

[alstonj1]

as in the post above dont splice an extension on to the current cord do it at the transformer .if your machine doesnt have a grounded plug yes i would replace it and ground the ground wire to the transformer mount and run a wire from there to the ground strap in the machine if it has one .also add a three amp inline fuse on the black wire to the transformer for protection from overloads . as for the power strip i recomend using one with a surge protector and built in circuit breaker dont skimp on price here this is the insurance on your investment get a good name brand one ......