Wire up a 353W projector with a 25W track light

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So I have a 25ft 16AWG power extension cord running up to my projector which draws 353W.

I want to add a two outlet plug to the female end of the extension cord near the projector and get one outlet for an ikea tracklight which has sockets for 5 GU10 bulbs(I plan to install 4 or 5W led bulb in each).

Is there any problem with my existing setup and will there be any problem with what I plan to do?

The tracklight is designed to be a ceiling mounted fixture not a plug-in lamp. May be this is another question: I can't access any wiring behind walls, so can I wire up this fixture using a 3 prong extension and connect it to a wall outlet?

Best Answer

Ok, with the updated question... no, you really shouldn't ever power a permanently mounted light fixture from an extension cord inside a dwelling. It's acceptable in a utility outbuilding or agricultural building, but not inside a dwelling - there's too much inherent risk of an occupant (might not be you) damaging the extension cord and starting a house fire, resulting in the loss of many lives.

Your best bet would be to run a short section of WireMold (or similar brand) surface-mount conduit from an outlet box to a box on the ceiling, and hardwire the tracklights from that ceiling box.