Light Timer // Ext. Cord to Power Strip?

[TNBarnBum]

I'm hoping someone on here might be a little more knowledgeable than me on this.

I currently have nine aquariums (3-5 gallons) setup on three separate shelf units around a room, all with LED lights.

I'm looking to purchase a power strip with a built in timer to keep the lights on a regular schedule.

Would I need to purchase three separate power strips (they're a little pricey and bulky) or would the electrical load be okay to run three extension cords to the one timer operated power strip?

 

[Dennis57]

You will be fine. I run 3 led lights on 1 timer

 

[Guy25]

Not sure about electrical load, but maybe get one long power strip? I got one from home depot for 20$ with 12 ports, and hooked that onto a timer for my lights in fish room. no problems so far.

 

[TNBarnBum]

Not sure about electrical load, but maybe get one long power strip? I got one from home depot for 20$ with 12 ports, and hooked that onto a timer for my lights in fish room. no problems so far.

I've seen some that would have enough outlets, only issue is where the aquariums are located (spaced apart from each other) I would either need extension cords to reach one central location or three separate power strip setups.

 

[TWiG87]

I would think extension cords would be fine as long as they are run to the timer/ surge protector. As long as the surge protector is the only thing plugging into the wall receptacle you should be fine