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Re:Serving AI from the Basement – 192GB of VRAM Setup by Dylan16807 on Sunday September 08, 2024 @07:00PM (#41483978)
> Consider what happens when you plug two 10A devices into a power strip.

I don't know about any argument that depends on such an action being safe. There's plenty of power strips I wouldn't trust with 20 amps.

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Re:Serving AI from the Basement – 192GB of VRAM Setup by NavinF on Sunday September 08, 2024 @07:10PM (#41484032)
That's just how the US electrical code works. I assure you that every "15A" outlet on the wall can handle 20A. That's why products like this don't have a fuse: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Woods-2-ft-12-3-SJTW-Multi-Outle...
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