should higher rated electrical cords be used?

running a 400w MH and 148w of shop light flouros all on same plug on one outlet.

run off one outlet
2-12 ft 3-way 16 gauge 13a/125v/1625w into closet.
148w flouros get plug in first then another 12ft 3-way cord.
then another power strip (not known stats) runs the 400w MH

next week, add 600w HPS turns on 12 hr with 3 hours of 400w MH per 12 hrs.

on the same outlet
the other 12ft 3-way plugs into another 12ft 3-way which powers my fans.
5 fans, a carbon filter with 6" vortex fan. lots of air movement and no stinky.

no highjack just trying to get some more info out for peeps.
AngryJohnny Reviewed by AngryJohnny on . power useage question Going from 400 watts of florescents to a 400 watt hps what do you think my increase in power useage will be? Have the same watts being used but way more lumens with the hps. Does all that matters are how many watts are used so basically both would use the same power? Sorry for what may seem like a stupid question. I know everything else there is to know in the world...but this. ;) Thanks! Rating: 5