its safer than it looks. the only exposed wiring is on two of the 50 watt hps lights. those will be modified soon so as not to electrocute myself. the hps lights have been wired in series with wire nuts and tape. the power cord is rated at 15 amps and i am in no way close to overloading it. each cfl is on its own cord running to a surge protector. i am fine tuning the grow daily , thanks for the imput.