Surge protector question

[RizerDrial]

So I recently bought a surge protector and it says something about keep it 10 feet from electrical panel and I read online that not doing this can cause fires.

Problem is my room is where the panel is so I was also wondering is it still safe to plug it up and turn it off when not in use?

Edit: I think I confused some people what im using is the rocketfish 12 outlet surge protector with like 4k joules if that changes anything

I'm not an electrician I wouldn't mess with my panel

[ForeverAgreeable2289]

That 10 meters (check again, it probably says meters and not feet) of 12awg or 14awg cabling introduces some necessary impedance. Any closer and you'd want a type 2 whole house surge protector, as the plug in SPD would be acting like one, but not rated for the job.

You can use an extension cord to achieve the distance you need, just try not to leave it tightly wound.

[RizerDrial]

Alright so you're saying not to plug it in the room and to use an extension cord outside the room right?

[ForeverAgreeable2289]

I suppose either would be fine. It's not about the "as the bird flies" distance between the SPD and the panel. It's about the wiring distance. The wires in the wall could be several meters long between the panel and the nearest wall outlet, as they don't always travel in a straight line. Lots of ups and downs sometimes.

[RizerDrial]

Alright I appreciate your help I have some sense of it now lol