GM> JE> 20'!!! Why on earth so terribly long??

GM>In practical terms, a 20ft cord will only just do a room about
GM>10-12ft square from an outlet in one corner, with furniture in
GM>the way, and that will still require that you back up around the
GM>furniture to move from one side to the other.

Over here the standard power cord length for computer is 6'.
That's why I was so surprised. Further most city wiring
codes require a convenience outlet every x feet of wall. Can't
remember just how many feet the requirement is.
This power cord was for computer equipment wasn't it?

Jay


GM>OTOH if all the furniture is moved out, and if you have a power
GM>outlet in the middle of one wall, the room can be 18ft square and
GM>you can (just) reach all the corners.

GM>The standard length on most appliances seems to have come down to
GM>about 10-12 ft nowadays, which is too short for an average room
GM>unless you have power outlets in several corners. Because of this
GM>I have "permanently" attached 5 metre extension cords to some of
GM>our appliances.

GM>From Greg Mayman, in beautiful Adelaide, South Australia

GM>... Buy Old Masters.  They fetch a much better price than old mistresses.
GM>___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30

GM>--- FLAME v2.0/b
GM>Adelaide Oz, Internet UUCP +61-8-8239-0497 (3:800/449)               
                                                      

---
 þ OLXWin 1.00b þ Race car spelled backwards is Race car.