Safe to plug Inkbird into power bar?

[samnaz]

Hello. Looking for clarification on proper setup and electrical safety for Inkbird's Wifi temp controller (ITC-306-A).

The manual states:...
"RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT PLUG INTO ANOTHER RELOCATABLE POWER TAPS OR AN EXTENSION CORD"

Does that mean the controller must be plugged directly into a wall socket?

Can anyone elaborate on this caution risk?

I've searched everywhere and found no mention or further explanation of this warning. Perhaps my electrical illiteracies are the only real issue / cause for concern here. Hoping it's just a 'better safe than sorry' mentallity or something on their end, perhaps the level of risk is equal to any piece of similar equipment plugged into power strips or extension cord, etc..?

Link to inkbird:

Temperature Controller ITC-306T | INKBIRD

ITC-306T is a pre-wired heating output temperature controller with time function specifically for breeding and planting. It can be set to two different temperatures with its function of dual time cycle setting during 24 hours according to the day and night, which can more suitable for the...

www.ink-bird.com

Link to power bar I was planning to plug it into:
American DJ PC-100A

 

[Flippers4pups]

No, they can be plugged into a power bar/ power strip. Many reefers use them with the power bar.

 

[samnaz]

No, they can be plugged into a power bar/ power strip. Many reefers use them with the power bar.

Thats what a thought.... but any idea why the manual would say not to?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Thats what a thought.... but any idea why the manual would say not to?

Depending on the heaters used on it wattage wise, because they don't want you to use extension cords with heaters. That's my take on it. Eb8's/power bars are made for this application.

 

[All Mixed Up]

It's in there for protection from lawsuits. Most surge protectors you find from big box stores aren't rated for high wattage applications like multiple heaters, pumps, e.t.c Same with cheap extension cords.

Power bars, and surge protectors with higher wattage ratings are perfectly fine. I have 2 of the inkbird controllers, each plugged into a separate surge protector on separate gfci outlets. No problems.

As an aside, I did set a plug on fire a few years ago on an American DJ 8 port outlet with a 300 watt heater. Luckily I was home when it happened. Haven't used an American DJ product since. Melted the plug to the outlet and had flames coming off of it when I checked due to the smell of burning plastic.