Extension Cord with power strip and a surge protector?

We had to move our TV/entertainment center away from the wall due to some plumbing issues on the other side of the wall. The new location (only spot for it), only has one plug (2 prongs, not grounded). We have four plugs in a power strip (TV, Satellite receiver, stereo and VCR) , so we might need to set up an extension cord back about 10 feet to the grounded plug.

I have a medium duty extension cord (12 Amps, 120 V, 1625 Watts). The tag advised me not to exceed the total watts, so I checked all of the various appliances and added them up (does not exceed the total watts). The power strip is also rated, and the total is ok on that one, as well. We have a 6 outlet surge protector on the actual outlet itself.

So, what I want to know is, is there a safer way to do this, in case it needs to be up for a while? Could I use the two prong plug set up with an adaptor (we have one with a screw that I think is supposed to be a grounder).

Extension Cord with power strip and a surge protector?opera house

It is always safer to use a grounded receptacle. Your residence must be fairly old to still have un-grounded receptacles.

First, run down to your local building store and purchase a receptacle tester. It is a simple device that you plug into a receptacle. The tester will tell you if a circuit the receptacle is grounded and wired correctly.

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