Thanks for all the replies guys, much appreciated indeed.
I remember well those electrical octopusses at Astrofest last year Paul, and I have often wondered how close to the limits those outlets had been pushed.
I reckon allowing 3-4 full imaging setups running from a single 240v extension cord shouldn't be a problem at all, with plenty of current carrying capability to spare.
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