Due to a lack of power in a new office building, I am having to daisy chain strip plugs off a single socket.
Roughly speaking, how many amps does a desktop computer with screen consume?
How many might be safe to attach?
What’s the maximum number of computers I can safely power on a 13-amp supply
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Chris, I notice you're in the UK like I am - what I'm going to say isn't of any help to you now but may be in the future - get the building's facilities management people to look at this, don't just guess yourself.
The reason is to do with professional liability under UK H&S law, if you don't show due diligence and there's a fire or similar then you personally can be taken to court and potentially go to prison over this. I know it sounds dramatic but I know someone who did something very similar indeed, another person saw them doing this, when there was an accident all fingers pointed to this mate of mine and he's currently on gardening leave awaiting a legal decision. It's just not worth the effort, just call the building people and ask them, get it in writing and then you're clear.
Hope you understand my intention here :)